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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | NC State | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 71% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $214 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | NC State | ||
| 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Johns Hopkins based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 31,275 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or NC State?
- Johns Hopkins University is 825.5% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.9% higher at Johns Hopkins than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($60,480.00 vs. $28,276.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Johns Hopkins ($14,852 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 38.4% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($12,748 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Johns Hopkins University (71% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 492.6% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($54,405 vs. $9,181)
Johns Hopkins vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 189 points higher than at NC State (1264)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at NC State (29)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at NC State (3.83)
- NC State has a higher acceptance rate (47.2%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or NC State? 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 NC State and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (91% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $28,600 more per year than NC State graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $57,200)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $5,782 lower median federal student loan debt than NC State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,782)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than NC State graduates. ($155 vs. $214)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NC State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/