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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | RIT | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 97% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $289 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | RIT | ||
| 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 RIT based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 16,615 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or RIT ?
- Johns Hopkins University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Johns Hopkins than Rochester Institute of Technology ($60,480.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than RIT ($24,034 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 17.8% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($14,978 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Johns Hopkins University (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 86.8% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($54,405 vs. $29,122)
Johns Hopkins vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 202 points higher than at RIT (1251)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at RIT (29)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at RIT (3.7)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or RIT ? 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 RIT and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (91% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $20,900 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $64,900)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($15,000 vs. $28,000)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($155 vs. $289)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/