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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 60% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $284 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Holy Cross | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Holy Cross based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 3,083 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Holy Cross?
- Johns Hopkins University is 5% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Johns Hopkins than College of the Holy Cross ($60,480.00 vs. $57,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Holy Cross ($24,034 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Holy Cross are 6.1% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($16,620 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than College of the Holy Cross (62% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 37.3% larger than aid received College of the Holy Cross ($54,405 vs. $39,615)
Johns Hopkins vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Johns Hopkins .
- Holy Cross has a higher acceptance rate (36.4%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Holy Cross? 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 Holy Cross and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is the same as at College of the Holy Cross (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Holy Cross graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $80,400)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,500)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($155 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/