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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 98% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $274 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Oberlin | ||
| 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
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 2,992 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 1% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Oberlin than Johns Hopkins University ($61,106.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Oberlin ($24,034 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johns Hopkins University are 4.3% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($17,640 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Johns Hopkins University (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 55.3% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($54,405 vs. $35,040)
Johns Hopkins vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 96 points higher than at Oberlin (1357)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Oberlin (31)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Oberlin College (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $41,900 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $43,900)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $11,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,579)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($155 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/