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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Hofstra | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Hempstead, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,362 | 10,393 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | hofstra.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Hofstra | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,840 | $54,335 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,840 | $54,335 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,910 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,844 | $35,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,456 | $33,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Hofstra | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,926 | 22,890 | ||
| Admitted | 2,943 | 16,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Hofstra | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Hofstra | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $242 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Hofstra | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Hofstra | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Hofstra | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Hofstra based on total student enrollment (30,362 students vs. 10,393 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Hofstra Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Hofstra?
- Johns Hopkins University is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Hofstra for in-state tuition ($62,840.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Johns Hopkins than Hofstra University ($62,840.00 vs. $54,335.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Hofstra ($22,844 vs. $35,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hofstra University are 12.4% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($17,720 vs. $19,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hofstra University than Johns Hopkins University (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 77.1% larger than aid received Hofstra University ($58,456 vs. $33,007)
Johns Hopkins vs. Hofstra Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Hofstra? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hofstra or Johns Hopkins .
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Hofstra (3.74)
- Hofstra has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Johns Hopkins (7.6%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Hofstra Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Hofstra? 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 Hofstra and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Hofstra University (91% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $26,600 more per year than Hofstra graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $59,200)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hofstra graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,500)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Hofstra graduates. ($155 vs. $242)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hofstra students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/