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Overview |
Yale | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,776 | 31,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #6 | #10 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yale.edu | jhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yale | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,250 | $60,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,250 | $60,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,450 | $17,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,647 | $24,034 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $63,523 | $54,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 62% |
Admission |
Yale | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,060 | 37,844 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 2,745 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.6% | 7.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9% | 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 | 33/35 | 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 2, 2025 | Jan 3, 2025 |
Academics |
Yale | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yale | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Graduation Rate | 97% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,400 | $85,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $139 | $155 |
Diversity |
Yale | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Yale | Johns Hopkins | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Yale | Johns Hopkins | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Yale based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 14,776 students)
Yale vs. Johns Hopkins Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yale or Johns Hopkins?
- Yale University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($62,250.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Yale than Johns Hopkins University ($62,250.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yale University than Johns Hopkins ($18,647 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johns Hopkins University are 4.6% lower than costs at Yale University ($17,640 vs. $18,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than Yale University (62% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Yale University students is 16.8% larger than aid received Johns Hopkins University ($63,523 vs. $54,405)
Yale vs. Johns Hopkins Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yale or Johns Hopkins? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johns Hopkins or Yale .
- The average SAT score at Yale University (1498) is 45 points higher than at Johns Hopkins (1453)
- Incoming Yale students have at the same average ACT score (33) as students at Johns Hopkins (33)
- Accepted freshman Yale 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 Yale (4.6%)
Yale vs. Johns Hopkins Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yale 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 Yale.
- The graduation rate at Yale is higher than Johns Hopkins University (97% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Yale University earn on average $32,600 more per year than Johns Hopkins graduates after ten years. ($118,400 vs. $85,800)
- Yale University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Johns Hopkins graduates. ($13,500 vs. $15,000)
- Yale graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Johns Hopkins graduates. ($139 vs. $155)
- More Yale graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/