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Overview |
Grinnell | Reed | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,759 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,988 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,988 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,048 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,467 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,231 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 60% |
Admission |
Grinnell | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,997 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 1,076 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.8% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.6% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1530 | 1320/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $165 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Grinnell | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | Reed | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grinnell College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (1,759 students vs. 1,534 students)
Grinnell vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or Reed?
- Reed College is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Grinnell for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $60,988.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Reed than Grinnell College ($64,450.00 vs. $60,988.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Reed College than Grinnell ($33,106 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grinnell College are 6% lower than costs at Reed College ($15,048 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than Reed College (91% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 13.3% larger than aid received Grinnell College ($47,864 vs. $42,231)
Grinnell vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 19 points higher than at Reed (1383)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Reed (31)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Grinnell (3.89)
- Reed has a higher acceptance rate (30.8%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Grinnell vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell or Reed? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Reed and Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Reed College (88% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $47,200)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $2,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Reed graduates. ($13,170 vs. $16,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Reed graduates. ($136 vs. $165)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reed students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/