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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Mason | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 74% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $204 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Johns Hopkins based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 31,275 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Mason?
- Johns Hopkins University is 517.5% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at Johns Hopkins than George Mason University ($60,480.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Johns Hopkins ($18,479 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 34.5% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($13,120 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Mason University than Johns Hopkins University (74% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 405.6% larger than aid received George Mason University ($54,405 vs. $10,760)
Johns Hopkins vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 300 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Mason (3.68)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Mason? 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 Mason and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than George Mason University (91% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $23,900 more per year than Mason graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $61,900)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mason graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,750)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Mason graduates. ($155 vs. $204)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/