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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | UB | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 74% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $201 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | UB | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | UB | ||
| 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
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Johns Hopkins based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 31,275 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or UB?
- Johns Hopkins University is 755.4% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142% higher at Johns Hopkins than University at Buffalo ($60,480.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Johns Hopkins ($18,524 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University at Buffalo are 8.8% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($16,212 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University at Buffalo than Johns Hopkins University (74% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 538.5% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($54,405 vs. $8,521)
Johns Hopkins vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 280 points higher than at UB (1173)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at UB (27)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at UB (3.75)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or UB? 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 UB and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than University at Buffalo (91% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $27,400 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $58,400)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,500)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/