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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Penn State | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 44% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $277 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Johns Hopkins based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 31,275 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Penn State?
- Johns Hopkins University is 229.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.3% higher at Johns Hopkins than Penn State Main Campus ($60,480.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Penn State ($24,034 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 38.4% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($12,744 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Penn State Main Campus (62% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 440.5% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($54,405 vs. $10,066)
Johns Hopkins vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 251 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Penn State (27)
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Penn 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 Penn State and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Penn State Main Campus (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $30,500 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $55,300)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $11,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,818)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($155 vs. $277)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State 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/