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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Denison | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 97% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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 | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $268 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Denison | ||
| 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 2,416 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Denison?
- Johns Hopkins University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Johns Hopkins than Denison University ($60,480.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Denison ($24,034 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 22.5% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($14,400 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Johns Hopkins University (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 49.1% larger than aid received Denison University ($54,405 vs. $36,497)
Johns Hopkins vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Johns Hopkins .
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Denison has a higher acceptance rate (22%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Denison? 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 Denison and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Denison University (91% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $29,700 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $56,100)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/