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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Duke | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 18,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #3 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | duke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Duke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $60,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $60,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $16,651 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $23,694 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $57,444 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 42% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Duke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 50,016 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 3,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Duke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Duke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $108,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $77 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Duke | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Duke | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Duke | ||
| 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
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Duke based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 18,023 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Duke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Duke?
- Johns Hopkins University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Duke for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $60,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Johns Hopkins than Duke University ($60,480.00 vs. $60,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duke University than Johns Hopkins ($23,694 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Duke University are 5.9% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($16,651 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Duke University (62% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duke University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Johns Hopkins University ($57,444 vs. $54,405)
Johns Hopkins vs. Duke Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Duke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duke or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 3 points higher than at Duke (1450)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have at the same average ACT score (33) as students at Duke (33)
- Accepted freshman Duke students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Johns Hopkins (3.92)
- Johns Hopkins has a higher acceptance rate (7.3%) than Duke (6.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Duke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Duke? 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 Duke and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Duke is higher than Johns Hopkins University (94% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Duke University earn on average $23,100 more per year than Johns Hopkins graduates after ten years. ($108,900 vs. $85,800)
- Duke University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Johns Hopkins graduates. ($7,500 vs. $15,000)
- Duke graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Johns Hopkins graduates. ($77 vs. $155)
- More Duke graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/