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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 55% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $250 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Lehigh based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 7,394 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Lehigh?
- Johns Hopkins University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Johns Hopkins than Lehigh University ($60,480.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Lehigh ($24,034 vs. $30,453)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 11% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($15,890 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Lehigh University (62% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 23.3% larger than aid received Lehigh University ($54,405 vs. $44,116)
Johns Hopkins vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 115 points higher than at Lehigh (1338)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Lehigh (31)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Lehigh (3.81)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (37%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Lehigh University (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Johns Hopkins graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $85,800)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $9,256 lower median federal student loan debt than Lehigh graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,256)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Lehigh graduates. ($155 vs. $250)
- More Lehigh 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/