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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 77% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Syracuse | ||
| 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 Syracuse based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 22,698 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Syracuse?
- Johns Hopkins University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Syracuse for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Johns Hopkins than Syracuse University ($60,480.00 vs. $58,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Syracuse ($24,034 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Syracuse University are 2.7% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($17,170 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Syracuse University than Johns Hopkins University (77% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 56.6% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($54,405 vs. $34,737)
Johns Hopkins vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 258 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Syracuse (3.69)
- Syracuse has a higher acceptance rate (51.8%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Syracuse University (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $19,900 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $65,900)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/