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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Columbia | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 34,782 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #22 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | columbia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $62,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $62,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $16,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $22,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $61,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 52% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 60,879 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 3.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 64.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 | Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $107,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $222 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Johns Hopkins based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 31,275 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Columbia?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Columbia than Johns Hopkins University ($62,570.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Johns Hopkins ($22,058 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia University in the City of New York are 8.3% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($16,286 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Columbia University in the City of New York (62% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 12.2% larger than aid received Johns Hopkins University ($61,061 vs. $54,405)
Johns Hopkins vs. Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Columbia University in the City of New York (1473) is 20 points higher than at Johns Hopkins (1453)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have at the same average ACT score (33) as students at Columbia (33)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Columbia (3.91)
- Johns Hopkins has a higher acceptance rate (7.3%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Columbia? 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 Columbia and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Johns Hopkins University (93% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $21,800 more per year than Johns Hopkins graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $85,800)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/