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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 74% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $222 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Ohio State | ||
| 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than Johns Hopkins based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 31,275 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Ohio State?
- Johns Hopkins University is 424.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.1% higher at Johns Hopkins than Ohio State University ($60,480.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Johns Hopkins ($19,582 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 25.9% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($14,006 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than Johns Hopkins University (74% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 394.9% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($54,405 vs. $10,993)
Johns Hopkins vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 158 points higher than at Ohio State (1295)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Ohio State (3.76)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Ohio State University (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $35,200 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $50,600)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/