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Overview |
Alaska Pacific University | Reed | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 595 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaskapacific.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alaska Pacific University | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,350 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,350 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,388 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,549 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Alaska Pacific University | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 434 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 431 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alaska Pacific University | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alaska Pacific University | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $165 |
Diversity |
Alaska Pacific University | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Alaska Pacific University | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Alaska Pacific University | Reed | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Reed College is larger than than Alaska Pacific University based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 595 students)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alaska Pacific University or Reed?
- Reed College is 216.7% more expensive to attend than Alaska Pacific University for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.7% higher at Reed than Alaska Pacific University ($64,450.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alaska Pacific University than Reed ($22,388 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alaska Pacific University are 92.2% lower than costs at Reed College ($8,300 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alaska Pacific University than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 281.4% larger than aid received Alaska Pacific University ($47,864 vs. $12,549)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alaska Pacific University or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Alaska Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 398 points higher than at Alaska Pacific University (985)
- Incoming Reed students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Alaska Pacific University (22)
- Alaska Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Reed (30.8%)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alaska Pacific University 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 Alaska Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Alaska Pacific University (80% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Alaska Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $45,600)
- Reed College students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alaska Pacific University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,250)
- Reed graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Alaska Pacific University graduates. ($165 vs. $240)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alaska Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/