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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,362 | 3,229 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #297 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,840 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,840 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,910 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,844 | $18,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,456 | $9,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 72% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,926 | 7,221 | ||
| Admitted | 2,943 | 5,259 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1178/1363 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $232 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Purchase College | ||
| 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 Purchase College based on total student enrollment (30,362 students vs. 3,229 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Purchase College?
- Johns Hopkins University is 788.8% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($62,840.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 270.1% higher at Johns Hopkins than SUNY at Purchase College ($62,840.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Johns Hopkins ($18,651 vs. $22,844)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 29.3% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($15,400 vs. $19,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Purchase College than Johns Hopkins University (72% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 507.2% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($58,456 vs. $9,627)
Johns Hopkins vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 371 points higher than at Purchase College (1082)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Purchase College (25)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Purchase College (3.37)
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Johns Hopkins (7.6%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Purchase College? 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 Purchase College and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than SUNY at Purchase College (91% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $45,600 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $40,200)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Purchase College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,500)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Purchase College graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/