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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | NJIT | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Newark, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 12,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #177 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | njit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | NJIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $15,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $31,658 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $17,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $15,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 89% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | NJIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 13,010 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 8,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 66% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1190/1450 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | NJIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | NJIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $237 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | NJIT | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | NJIT | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | NJIT | ||
| 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 NJIT based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 12,332 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. NJIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or NJIT?
- Johns Hopkins University is 297.9% more expensive to attend than NJIT for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $15,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91% higher at Johns Hopkins than New Jersey Institute of Technology ($60,480.00 vs. $31,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Johns Hopkins ($17,762 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Jersey Institute of Technology are 20.8% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($14,600 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New Jersey Institute of Technology than Johns Hopkins University (89% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 240.9% larger than aid received New Jersey Institute of Technology ($54,405 vs. $15,959)
Johns Hopkins vs. NJIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or NJIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NJIT or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 248 points higher than at NJIT (1205)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at NJIT (26)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at NJIT (3.72)
- NJIT has a higher acceptance rate (66%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. NJIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or NJIT? 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 NJIT and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than New Jersey Institute of Technology (91% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $18,600 more per year than NJIT graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $67,200)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NJIT graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,000)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than NJIT graduates. ($155 vs. $237)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NJIT students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/