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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Pitt | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,362 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,840 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,840 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,910 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,844 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,456 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 82% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,926 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 2,943 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $278 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Johns Hopkins based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 30,362 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Pitt?
- Johns Hopkins University is 211.8% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($62,840.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.1% higher at Johns Hopkins than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($62,840.00 vs. $38,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Pitt ($22,844 vs. $24,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 48.4% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($13,420 vs. $19,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Johns Hopkins University (82% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 454% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($58,456 vs. $10,551)
Johns Hopkins vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 181 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Pitt (3.79)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.7%) than Johns Hopkins (7.6%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (91% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $27,800 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $58,000)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $11,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,909)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($155 vs. $278)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/