If you were to choose between Johns Hopkins Universtiy and Harvard for Grad school, which one would you choose

Answer 1

The field of study is quite relevant to this question. The reputations of different departments within a school vary, regardless of the overall reputation or the reputation of the undergraduate program.

Keep in mind also that because graduate programs tend to be small, and even qualified students are often rejected. But assuming that you have been accepted to both schools, you need to weigh the overall program, not just reputation.

If you are pursuing just a masters degree before entering the professional world, the academic reputation is less important than the post graduate employment record of each school.

If you are looking for a PhD, the academic reputation is much more important, though not the only thing to consider. Most PhD programs will offer stipends to students, but some programs have better incentives. What is the actual cost of living at each school? What do students have to do--teach, assistant teach, research assistant-- for their stipend? Finally, its probably a good idea to research what the professors in each program are interested in studying. Harvard might have a great program in something like Animal Husbandry, but if the professors are only interested in Arctic wildlife and you have a real thing for Zebras, its probably not the place for you.

Consider that Harvard is in Cambridge just outside of Boston. Boston gets very cold in the winter. Cambridge is also an expensive place to live. On the other hand, Boston is a major city with an endless number of non-school things to do. Cambridge is expensive because its a nice, safe place to live, and there are plenty of interesting people living there, many of them academics like you.

John's Hopkins on the other hand is in Baltimore. Baltimore is a smaller city with less to do, though its very near Washington. If you are doing something relating to politics, there is an obvious advantage being near the nation's capitol.

Answer 2

If they both cost the same, Harvard all the way. Even in medicine.

First of all, I'd rather be in Cambridge than Baltimore.

Secondly, Harvard has the better rep all around. Even in medicine, while John Hopkins is #2 in the nation in research, guess who's #1? Yup. Harvard.

Because of Harvard's rep, even if I wanted to work for the gov't (for which John Hopkin's location is much better), Harvard's rep means it'd still be an option for me.

Answer 3

It depends on the field of study. For anything related to the Medical field -- it might be a toss-up with a slight edge to whichever school has a better funding package. For almost all other fields, Harvard would be best.

Answer 4

West element,they a minimum of have an Honour Code,and would not practice attorneys. yet i think of Harvard levels could be bought,by employing the very wealthy and/or influential. And West element does what it says on the Tin,it produces squaddies. So i could decide for Oxford or Cambridge Graduates over the two. not Welsh regardless of the indisputable fact that,they sell skills too..

Answer 5

What field are you studying? That will make a big difference.

Answer 6

harvard all the way.wow ur smart(only if your can go to both, that is)