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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Fordham | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,362 | 16,153 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #126 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | fordham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Fordham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,840 | $60,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,840 | $60,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,910 | $23,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,844 | $45,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,456 | $33,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 94% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Fordham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,926 | 43,663 | ||
| Admitted | 2,943 | 24,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1330/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Fordham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Fordham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $64,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $268 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Fordham | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Fordham | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Fordham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Fordham based on total student enrollment (30,362 students vs. 16,153 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Fordham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Fordham?
- Johns Hopkins University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($62,840.00 vs. $60,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Johns Hopkins than Fordham University ($62,840.00 vs. $60,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Fordham ($22,844 vs. $45,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johns Hopkins University are 15.9% lower than costs at Fordham University ($19,910 vs. $23,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Johns Hopkins University (94% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 75.7% larger than aid received Fordham University ($58,456 vs. $33,278)
Johns Hopkins vs. Fordham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Fordham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fordham or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 180 points higher than at Fordham (1273)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Fordham (29)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Fordham (3.67)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Johns Hopkins (7.6%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Fordham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Fordham? 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 Fordham and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Fordham University (91% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $21,600 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $64,200)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fordham graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Fordham graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fordham 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/