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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | UMBC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 13,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #303 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | umbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | UMBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $9,056 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $25,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $13,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $17,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $8,889 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 92% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | UMBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 11,534 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 9,291 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | UMBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | UMBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,197 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $219 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | UMBC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | UMBC | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | UMBC | ||
| 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 UMBC based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 13,991 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. UMBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or UMBC?
- Johns Hopkins University is 567.8% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.2% higher at Johns Hopkins than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($60,480.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Johns Hopkins ($17,692 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 31.9% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($13,378 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Johns Hopkins University (92% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 512% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($54,405 vs. $8,889)
Johns Hopkins vs. UMBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or UMBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMBC or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 244 points higher than at UMBC (1209)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at UMBC (27)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Johns Hopkins (3.92)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. UMBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or UMBC? 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 UMBC and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (91% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $26,300 more per year than UMBC graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $59,500)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $6,197 lower median federal student loan debt than UMBC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,197)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than UMBC graduates. ($155 vs. $219)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/