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Overview |
Northwestern | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 31,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #10 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | jhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $60,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $60,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $17,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $24,034 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $54,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 62% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 37,844 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 2,745 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 7.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 51.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1520/1570 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $85,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $155 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Northwestern | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Northwestern based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 23,161 students)
Northwestern vs. Johns Hopkins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Johns Hopkins?
- Northwestern University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Northwestern than Johns Hopkins University ($62,391.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Johns Hopkins ($22,095 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johns Hopkins University are 10.2% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($17,640 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Northwestern University (62% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Johns Hopkins University ($61,716 vs. $54,405)
Northwestern vs. Johns Hopkins Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Johns Hopkins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johns Hopkins or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 7 points higher than at Johns Hopkins (1453)
- Incoming Northwestern students have at the same average ACT score (33) as students at Johns Hopkins (33)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have at the same average high school GPA (3.92) as students at Johns Hopkins (3.92)
- Johns Hopkins has a higher acceptance rate (7.3%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Johns Hopkins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern or Johns Hopkins? 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 Johns Hopkins and Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Johns Hopkins University (94% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Johns Hopkins graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $85,800)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $4,378 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,378)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern graduates. ($155 vs. $200)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/