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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 16,002 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #41 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $59,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $59,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $16,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $33,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $43,966 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 47% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 34,261 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 3,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 44.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1490/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 3, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $271 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Carnegie Mellon based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 16,002 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Carnegie Mellon?
- Johns Hopkins University is 1% more expensive to attend than Carnegie Mellon for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $59,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Johns Hopkins than Carnegie Mellon University ($60,480.00 vs. $59,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Carnegie Mellon ($24,034 vs. $33,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carnegie Mellon University are 7% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($16,486 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Carnegie Mellon University (62% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 23.7% larger than aid received Carnegie Mellon University ($54,405 vs. $43,966)
Johns Hopkins vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 5 points higher than at Carnegie Mellon (1448)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have at the same average ACT score (33) as students at Carnegie Mellon (33)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Carnegie Mellon (3.89)
- Carnegie Mellon has a higher acceptance rate (11.3%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Carnegie Mellon? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Carnegie Mellon and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Carnegie Mellon University (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Johns Hopkins graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $85,800)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,250)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($155 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/