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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Cooper Union | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | cooper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Cooper Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $44,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $44,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $18,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $26,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $39,305 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Cooper Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 1,500 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 337 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 54.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 31/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1390/1530 | ||
| 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 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Cooper Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Cooper Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $16,662 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $172 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Cooper Union | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Cooper Union | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Cooper Union | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Cooper Union based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 958 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Cooper Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Cooper Union?
- Johns Hopkins University is 35.8% more expensive to attend than Cooper Union for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at Johns Hopkins than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($60,480.00 vs. $44,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Cooper Union ($24,034 vs. $26,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johns Hopkins University are 3.3% lower than costs at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($17,640 vs. $18,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art than Johns Hopkins University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 38.4% larger than aid received Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art ($54,405 vs. $39,305)
Johns Hopkins vs. Cooper Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Cooper Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cooper Union or Johns Hopkins .
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Cooper Union (3.75)
- Cooper Union has a higher acceptance rate (22.5%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Cooper Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Cooper Union? 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 Cooper Union and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (91% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $21,800 more per year than Cooper Union graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $64,000)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $1,662 lower median federal student loan debt than Cooper Union graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,662)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Cooper Union graduates. ($155 vs. $172)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cooper Union students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/