College comparison

Johns Hopkins vs Rice

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	Johns Hopkins Baltimore, MD	Rice Houston, TX
Acceptance rateJohns Hopkins University is more selective	6%	8%
SAT (25–75)	1520–1570	1510–1570
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,693	4,776
Avg net price	$18,809	$13,370
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Baltimore, MD	Houston, TX

Quick answers

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

Johns Hopkins University is more selective: Johns Hopkins University's acceptance rate is approximately 6% and Rice University's is approximately 8% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1520–1570 at Johns Hopkins University and 1510–1570 at Rice 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.