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Overview |
UChicago | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 31,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #10 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | jhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $60,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $60,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $17,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $24,034 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $54,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 62% |
Admission |
UChicago | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 37,844 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 2,745 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 7.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 51.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 3, 2025 |
Academics |
UChicago | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $85,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $155 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
UChicago | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 71% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than UChicago based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 18,339 students)
UChicago vs. Johns Hopkins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Johns Hopkins?
- University of Chicago is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at UChicago than Johns Hopkins University ($61,179.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than UChicago ($24,034 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johns Hopkins University are 4.3% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($17,640 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than University of Chicago (62% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 12.4% larger than aid received University of Chicago ($54,405 vs. $48,422)
UChicago vs. Johns Hopkins Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Johns Hopkins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johns Hopkins or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 53 points higher than at Johns Hopkins (1453)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Johns Hopkins (33)
- Accepted freshman UChicago 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 UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Johns Hopkins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Johns Hopkins University (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $12,700 more per year than Johns Hopkins graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $85,800)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Johns Hopkins graduates. ($14,500 vs. $15,000)
- UChicago graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Johns Hopkins graduates. ($149 vs. $155)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/