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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 50,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #112 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $13,909 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $17,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $12,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 57% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 41,654 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 27,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1270/1480 | ||
| 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 | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $229 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Rutgers | ||
| 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
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Johns Hopkins based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 31,275 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Rutgers?
- Johns Hopkins University is 368.8% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.6% higher at Johns Hopkins than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($60,480.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Johns Hopkins ($17,535 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 26.8% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($13,909 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Rutgers University New Brunswick (62% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 325.5% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($54,405 vs. $12,785)
Johns Hopkins vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 228 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Rutgers? 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 Rutgers and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $19,600 more per year than Rutgers graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $66,200)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $7,215 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,215)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($155 vs. $229)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/