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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Penn | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 46% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $213 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Penn based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 28,201 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Penn?
- Johns Hopkins University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Penn for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Johns Hopkins than University of Pennsylvania ($60,480.00 vs. $56,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Penn ($24,034 vs. $26,123)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johns Hopkins University are 1.4% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($17,640 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than University of Pennsylvania (62% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 5.1% larger than aid received Johns Hopkins University ($57,175 vs. $54,405)
Johns Hopkins vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at University of Pennsylvania (1457) is 4 points higher than at Johns Hopkins (1453)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have at the same average ACT score (33) as students at Penn (33)
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Johns Hopkins (3.92)
- Johns Hopkins has a higher acceptance rate (7.3%) than Penn (6.5%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Penn? 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 Penn and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Johns Hopkins University (96% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $37,800 more per year than Johns Hopkins graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $85,800)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $5,633 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,633)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Penn graduates. ($155 vs. $213)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/