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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | RISD | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,362 | 2,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #90 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | risd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | RISD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,840 | $58,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,840 | $58,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,910 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,844 | $42,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,456 | $36,743 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 33% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | RISD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,926 | 7,126 | ||
| Admitted | 2,943 | 984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 13.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 51.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1370/1540 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | RISD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | RISD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | RISD | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | RISD | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | RISD | ||
| 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 RISD based on total student enrollment (30,362 students vs. 2,540 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. RISD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or RISD?
- Johns Hopkins University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than RISD for in-state tuition ($62,840.00 vs. $58,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Johns Hopkins than Rhode Island School of Design ($62,840.00 vs. $58,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than RISD ($22,844 vs. $42,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island School of Design are 25.6% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($15,850 vs. $19,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Rhode Island School of Design (60% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 59.1% larger than aid received Rhode Island School of Design ($58,456 vs. $36,743)
Johns Hopkins vs. RISD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or RISD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RISD or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 180 points higher than at RISD (1273)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at RISD (29)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at RISD (3.71)
- RISD has a higher acceptance rate (13.8%) than Johns Hopkins (7.6%)
Johns Hopkins vs. RISD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or RISD? 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 RISD and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Rhode Island School of Design (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $34,700 more per year than RISD graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $51,100)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RISD graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than RISD graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More RISD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/