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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | SVU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 99% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $244 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | SVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 1,053 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or SVU?
- Johns Hopkins University is 220.7% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.7% higher at Johns Hopkins than Southern Virginia University ($60,480.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Johns Hopkins ($23,274 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 92.8% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($9,150 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Johns Hopkins University (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 564.4% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($54,405 vs. $8,188)
Johns Hopkins vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 412 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or SVU? 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 SVU and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Southern Virginia University (91% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $45,200 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $40,600)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $8,654 lower median federal student loan debt than SVU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,654)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than SVU graduates. ($155 vs. $244)
- More Johns Hopkins graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/