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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Drexel | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $271 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Drexel based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 22,344 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Drexel?
- Johns Hopkins University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Johns Hopkins than Drexel University ($60,480.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Drexel ($24,034 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 3.9% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($16,980 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Johns Hopkins University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 60.7% larger than aid received Drexel University ($54,405 vs. $33,861)
Johns Hopkins vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 239 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Drexel (28)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Drexel University (91% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Drexel graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $77,400)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $11,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,243)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($155 vs. $271)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/