College comparison

Cornell vs Johns Hopkins

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Cornell Ithaca, NY	Johns Hopkins Baltimore, MD
Acceptance rateJohns Hopkins University is more selective	9%	6%
SAT (25–75)	1500–1570	1520–1570
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	15,995	5,693
Avg net price	$28,690	$18,809
Median earnings (10 yr)Cornell reports higher median earnings	$104,043	$87,555
Graduation rate	95%	94%
Median debt	$14,000	$10,250
Economic mobility	2.9%	2.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Cornell University or Johns Hopkins University harder to get into?

Johns Hopkins University is more selective: Cornell University's acceptance rate is approximately 9% and Johns Hopkins University's is approximately 6% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Cornell University vs Johns Hopkins University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1500–1570 at Cornell University and 1520–1570 at Johns Hopkins University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.