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Overview |
Notre Dame | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,105 | 31,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #31 | #10 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nd.edu | jhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,794 | $60,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,794 | $60,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $17,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,474 | $24,034 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,859 | $54,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 62% |
Admission |
Notre Dame | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,509 | 37,844 | ||
| Admitted | 3,421 | 2,745 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.9% | 7.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.5% | 51.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 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 |
Notre Dame | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $85,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $155 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Notre Dame | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Notre Dame based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 13,105 students)
Notre Dame vs. Johns Hopkins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame or Johns Hopkins?
- Johns Hopkins University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $59,794.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Johns Hopkins than University of Notre Dame ($60,480.00 vs. $59,794.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Notre Dame ($24,034 vs. $28,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Notre Dame are 5.6% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($16,710 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than University of Notre Dame (62% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 9.1% larger than aid received University of Notre Dame ($54,405 vs. $49,859)
Notre Dame vs. Johns Hopkins Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame or Johns Hopkins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johns Hopkins or Notre Dame .
- The average SAT score at University of Notre Dame (1455) is 2 points higher than at Johns Hopkins (1453)
- Incoming Notre Dame students have at the same average ACT score (33) as students at Johns Hopkins (33)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Notre Dame (3.91)
- Notre Dame has a higher acceptance rate (12.9%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Notre Dame vs. Johns Hopkins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame .
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame is higher than Johns Hopkins University (96% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from University of Notre Dame 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 $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More Notre Dame graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/