I am still trying to decide where to apply between Uchicago or JHU.
I know JHU is better for Bioengineering and UChicago is better for math / physics…
which school is easier to get in for an international who needs Fin Aid? and which school would you say is better overall?
thx. any comments or suggestions are appreciated.
<p>arent u sort of late for the deciding part????</p>
<p>=O i never knew that...</p>
<p>Both Johns Hopkins and U of Chicago are excellent schools. I'd give a slight edge to Chicago in terms of academics.</p>
<p>However, neither would be my choice for an international applicant who needs substantial financial aid. Chicago is not need blind for internationals and is very competitive for applicants who do need financial aid. </p>
<p>According to Chicago's own web site: </p>
<p>"This past year, we offered support ranging from $9,000 to $49,000 to 16 of our most qualified international applicants. This support totaled $660,000. When reviewing international applications, Chicago takes into account whether or not an applicant has requested financial assistance. Applying for financial aid places you in an extremely competitive applicant pool. We therefore advise you to apply for financial aid only if you do not have the resources to fund your education." </p>
<p>Sixteen financial aid packages - the chances of winning the state lottery are probably much better. </p>
<p>Johns Hopkins states in its financial aid info. that it is also not need blind for ALL applicants - even for US students - if given a choice between two equal candidates, they can and will, in the last round of admissions, choose the one who does not need financial aid. Again, financial aid at JHU is also very limited for internationals.</p>
<p>I hope this helps - you could, of course, apply to both schools and see what type of offer they make after you are accepted. That would probably be the wisest course at non-need blind universities.</p>