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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,362 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,840 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,840 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,910 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,844 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,456 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 55% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,926 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 2,943 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.2% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1530/1580 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $247 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Johns Hopkins based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 30,362 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Virginia Tech?
- Johns Hopkins University is 394.9% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($62,840.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.7% higher at Johns Hopkins than Virginia Tech ($62,840.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Johns Hopkins ($22,205 vs. $22,844)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 33.7% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($14,888 vs. $19,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Virginia Tech (60% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 584.3% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($58,456 vs. $8,542)
Johns Hopkins vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 243 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Johns Hopkins (3.92)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Johns Hopkins (7.6%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Virginia Tech (91% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $20,800 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $65,000)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $8,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,966)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($155 vs. $247)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/