Johns Hopkins vs. Rice

Johns Hopkins University and Rice University side by side on admissions, cost, and outcomes, from public data.

Johns Hopkins University
Rice University

At a glance

  • Harder to get into: Johns Hopkins (6.4% admitted vs 8%). Typical SAT 1550 vs 1540.
  • Cheaper after aid: Rice. Average net price is $23,589 vs $26,017 at Johns Hopkins.
  • Graduation: Johns Hopkins 91% vs Rice 92%.
  • Earnings 10 years out: Johns Hopkins $85,800 vs Rice $86,400 (median).
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Key differences

Johns Hopkins University Rice University
Acceptance rate
Johns Hopkins more selective
Johns Hopkins6.4%
Rice8%
SAT range (middle 50%)
Johns Hopkins higher
Johns Hopkins1520-1570
Rice1510-1570
Average net price
Rice $2,428 less
Johns Hopkins$26,017
Rice$23,589
In-state tuition
Rice $1,086 less
Johns Hopkins$65,230
Rice$64,144
Out-of-state tuition
Rice $1,086 less
Johns Hopkins$65,230
Rice$64,144
Graduation rate
Rice +1 pts
Johns Hopkins91%
Rice92%
Median earnings (10 years)
Rice +$600
Johns Hopkins$85,800
Rice$86,400

Sources: IPEDS and College Scorecard.

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  • Applied
  • Johns Hopkins 45,895
  • Rice 32,473
  • Admitted
  • Johns Hopkins 2,954
  • Rice 2,597
  • Acceptance rate
  • Johns Hopkins 6.4%
  • Rice 8%
  • Yield (share of admitted who enroll)
  • Johns Hopkins 47%
  • Rice 44.2%
  • Typical SAT score
  • Johns Hopkins 1550
  • Rice 1540
  • Typical ACT score
  • Johns Hopkins 35
  • Rice 34
  • Average high school GPA
  • Johns Hopkins 3.92
  • Rice 3.96
  • Typical high school grades
  • Johns Hopkins A
  • Rice A
  • Admissions standards
  • Johns Hopkins Elite
  • Rice Elite
  • Applicant competition
  • Johns Hopkins Extreme
  • Rice Extreme
  • SAT range
  • Johns Hopkins 1520-1570
  • Rice 1510-1570
  • ACT range
  • Johns Hopkins 34-36
  • Rice 34-35
  • Submit test scores
  • Johns Hopkins Required
  • Rice Test optional
  • Application deadline
  • Johns Hopkins Jan 3, 2027
  • Rice Jan 1, 2027
  • Tuition (in state)
  • Johns Hopkins $65,230
  • Rice $64,144
  • Tuition (out of state)
  • Johns Hopkins $65,230
  • Rice $64,144
  • Room & board
  • Johns Hopkins $20,150
  • Rice $18,100
  • Average net price
  • Johns Hopkins $26,017
  • Rice $23,589
  • Average grant aid
  • Johns Hopkins $59,977
  • Rice $56,199
  • % receiving grant aid
  • Johns Hopkins 60%
  • Rice 56%
  • Graduation rate
  • Johns Hopkins 91%
  • Rice 92%
  • Median earnings (after 10 years)
  • Johns Hopkins $85,800
  • Rice $86,400
  • Making student loan payments
  • Johns Hopkins 81%
  • Rice 87%
  • Median student loan debt
  • Johns Hopkins $15,000
  • Rice $10,227
  • Median loan payment
  • Johns Hopkins $155
  • Rice $105
  • Student to faculty ratio
  • Johns Hopkins 6:1
  • Rice 6:1
  • Popular majors
  • Johns Hopkins
    • Health Professions (23%)
    • Social Sciences (17%)
    • Engineering (16%)
    • Biology (11%)
    • Mathematics (4%)
  • Rice
    • Social Sciences (18%)
    • Engineering (18%)
    • Biology (10%)
    • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (7%)
    • Visual and Performing Arts (6%)
  • Location
  • Johns Hopkins Baltimore, MD
  • Rice Houston, TX
  • Setting
  • Johns Hopkins Large City
  • Rice Large City
  • Total enrollment
  • Johns Hopkins 30,210
  • Rice 8,961
  • Type
  • Johns Hopkins Private 4 Year
  • Rice Private 4 Year
  • National ranking
  • Johns Hopkins #10
  • Rice #9

Comparable Facts

Compare Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD with Rice University in Houston, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Johns Hopkins University is larger than Rice based on total student enrollment (30,210 students vs. 8,961 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

  • Johns Hopkins University is located in Baltimore, MD (Large City setting); Rice University is in Houston, TX (Large City setting).
  • Johns Hopkins University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Rice University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio: Johns Hopkins University 6:1; Rice University 6:1.

Cost details

  • Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rice University are 10.2% lower than at Johns Hopkins University ($18,100 vs. $20,150).
  • Out-of-state tuition is 1.7% higher at Johns Hopkins than at Rice University (about $1,086 more per year; $65,230 vs. $64,144).
  • A larger share of students receive grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than at Rice University (60% vs. 56%).
  • The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 6.7% larger than aid received by Rice University students ($59,977 vs. $56,199).

Admissions details

  • Typical ACT composite is 1 point higher at Johns Hopkins than at Rice (35 vs. 34, midpoint estimate).
  • SAT or ACT scores are required at Johns Hopkins, test optional at Rice.
  • Typical fall application deadline: Johns Hopkins Jan 3, 2027; Rice Jan 1, 2027.
  • Enrolled first-year students at Rice average a 3.96 high school GPA, 0.04 higher than at Johns Hopkins (3.92).
  • The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 47% at Johns Hopkins vs. 44.2% at Rice.

Loans and repayment

  • Among federal student loan borrowers, Rice University graduates have a $4,773 lower median loan debt than Johns Hopkins graduates ($10,227 vs. $15,000).
  • Among borrowers, Rice graduates have an estimated $50 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Johns Hopkins graduates ($105 vs. $155).
  • More Rice graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation (87% vs. 81%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.

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