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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 82% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $196 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 SUNY Stony Brook based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 25,710 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or SUNY Stony Brook?
- Johns Hopkins University is 755.4% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142% higher at Johns Hopkins than Stony Brook University ($60,480.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stony Brook University than Johns Hopkins ($17,213 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stony Brook University are 7.5% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($16,408 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stony Brook University than Johns Hopkins University (82% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 369.7% larger than aid received Stony Brook University ($54,405 vs. $11,584)
Johns Hopkins vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 182 points higher than at SUNY Stony Brook (1271)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at SUNY Stony Brook (29)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Johns Hopkins (3.92)
- SUNY Stony Brook has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Stony Brook University (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $26,500 more per year than SUNY Stony Brook graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $59,300)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,000)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Stony Brook graduates. ($155 vs. $196)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Stony Brook students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/