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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | TU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Towson, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 19,793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #445 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | towson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | TU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $7,238 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $23,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $13,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $14,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $11,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 74% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | TU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 17,770 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 13,967 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | TU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | TU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $183 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | TU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | TU | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | TU | ||
| 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 TU based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 19,793 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. TU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or TU?
- Johns Hopkins University is 735.6% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.2% higher at Johns Hopkins than Towson University ($60,480.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Johns Hopkins ($14,443 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 29.3% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($13,642 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Towson University than Johns Hopkins University (74% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 376.6% larger than aid received Towson University ($54,405 vs. $11,415)
Johns Hopkins vs. TU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or TU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TU or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 372 points higher than at TU (1081)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at TU (3.69)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or TU? 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 TU and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Towson University (91% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $32,300 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $53,500)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than TU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,750)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than TU graduates. ($155 vs. $183)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/