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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 58% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 24/30 | ||
| 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 | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $240 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | TCNJ | ||
| 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 TCNJ based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 7,629 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or TCNJ?
- Johns Hopkins University is 327.7% more expensive to attend than TCNJ for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $14,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.5% higher at Johns Hopkins than The College of New Jersey ($60,480.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than Johns Hopkins ($22,273 vs. $24,034)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 24.7% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($14,144 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johns Hopkins University than The College of New Jersey (62% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 360% larger than aid received The College of New Jersey ($54,405 vs. $11,826)
Johns Hopkins vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Johns Hopkins .
- The average SAT score at Johns Hopkins University (1453) is 226 points higher than at TCNJ (1227)
- Incoming Johns Hopkins students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at TCNJ (28)
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- TCNJ has a higher acceptance rate (64.4%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or TCNJ? 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 TCNJ and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than The College of New Jersey (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $23,700 more per year than TCNJ graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $62,100)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,250)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($155 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/