Johns Hopkins University
Tuition and Fees: $49,210
Room and Board: $14,540
Famous alumni: Gil Scott-Heron (poet, composer), Kweisi Mfume (politician)
This pricey institution came in at No. 20 on the BI list. Founded in 1876 by the entrepreneur, abolitionist, and philanthropist it’s named after, Johns Hopkins University is a private research school in Baltimore, Maryland. The university is famous for its medical, engineering, and arts and sciences divisions. Famous jazz poet Gil Scott-Heron received his master’s degree in creative writing from the school in 1972.
