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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Elon | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 68% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1170/1360 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $240 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Elon | ||
| 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 Elon based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 7,123 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Elon?
- Johns Hopkins University is 44.9% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at Johns Hopkins than Elon University ($60,480.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Elon ($24,034 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 27% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($13,886 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elon University than Johns Hopkins University (68% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 292% larger than aid received Elon University ($54,405 vs. $13,880)
Johns Hopkins vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 242 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Elon? 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 Elon and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Elon University (91% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $29,600 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $56,200)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,250)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($155 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/