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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Stanford | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Stanford, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 18,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #2 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | stanford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Stanford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $57,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $57,693 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $18,619 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $18,279 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $60,619 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 53% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Stanford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 56,378 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 2,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 3.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 83.7% | ||
| 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 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1500/1580 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Stanford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Stanford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $12,475 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $128 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Stanford | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 10% | ||
| % International | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Stanford | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Stanford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Stanford based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 18,283 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Stanford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Stanford?
- Johns Hopkins University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Stanford for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $57,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Johns Hopkins than Stanford University ($60,480.00 vs. $57,693.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stanford University than Johns Hopkins ($18,279 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johns Hopkins University are 5.5% lower than costs at Stanford University ($17,640 vs. $18,619)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Stanford University (62% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stanford University students is 11.4% larger than aid received Johns Hopkins University ($60,619 vs. $54,405)
Johns Hopkins vs. Stanford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Stanford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stanford or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Stanford University (1479) is 26 points higher than at Johns Hopkins (1453)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have at the same average ACT score (33) as students at Stanford (33)
- Accepted freshman Stanford students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Johns Hopkins (3.92)
- Johns Hopkins has a higher acceptance rate (7.3%) than Stanford (3.7%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Stanford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Stanford? 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 Stanford and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Stanford is higher than Johns Hopkins University (96% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Stanford University earn on average $37,100 more per year than Johns Hopkins graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $85,800)
- Stanford University students graduate with a $2,525 lower median federal student loan debt than Johns Hopkins graduates. ($12,475 vs. $15,000)
- Stanford graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Johns Hopkins graduates. ($128 vs. $155)
- More Stanford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/