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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Northeastern | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 30,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | northeastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Northeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $59,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $59,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $18,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $35,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $42,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 82% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Northeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 91,000 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 6,191 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 40.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 | Northeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Northeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $69,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $288 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Northeastern | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Northeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Northeastern | ||
| 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 Northeastern based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 30,013 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Northeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Northeastern?
- Johns Hopkins University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Johns Hopkins than Northeastern University ($60,480.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Northeastern ($24,034 vs. $35,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johns Hopkins University are 4.5% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($17,640 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Johns Hopkins University (82% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 28.5% larger than aid received Northeastern University ($54,405 vs. $42,331)
Johns Hopkins vs. Northeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Northeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 18 points higher than at Northeastern (1435)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have at the same average ACT score (33) as students at Northeastern (33)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Northeastern (3.91)
- Johns Hopkins has a higher acceptance rate (7.3%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Northeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Northeastern? 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 Northeastern and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Northeastern University (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $16,300 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $69,500)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $12,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,875)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $133 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($155 vs. $288)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/