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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Rice | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 8,672 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #9 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | rice.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Rice | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $54,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $54,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $19,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $51,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 56% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Rice | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 31,443 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 2,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 8.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 44.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1490/1570 | ||
| 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 | Rice | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Rice | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $86,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $10,227 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $105 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Rice | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Rice | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Rice | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Rice based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 8,672 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Rice Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Rice?
- Johns Hopkins University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Rice for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $54,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Johns Hopkins than Rice University ($60,480.00 vs. $54,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rice University than Johns Hopkins ($19,902 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rice University are 17.6% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($15,000 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Rice University (62% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Rice University ($54,405 vs. $51,955)
Johns Hopkins vs. Rice Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Rice? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rice or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Rice University (1482) is 29 points higher than at Johns Hopkins (1453)
- Incoming Rice students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Johns Hopkins (33)
- Accepted freshman Rice students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Johns Hopkins (3.92)
- Rice has a higher acceptance rate (8.7%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Rice Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Rice? 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 Rice and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Rice is higher than Johns Hopkins University (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Rice University earn on average $600 more per year than Johns Hopkins graduates after ten years. ($86,400 vs. $85,800)
- Rice University students graduate with a $4,773 lower median federal student loan debt than Johns Hopkins graduates. ($10,227 vs. $15,000)
- Rice graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Johns Hopkins graduates. ($105 vs. $155)
- More Rice graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/