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Overview |
Allen College | Reed | ||
| Location | Waterloo, IA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allencollege.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen College | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,236 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,236 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,509 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $1,625 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Allen College | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Allen College | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen College | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,750 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $165 |
Diversity |
Allen College | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Allen College | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Allen College | Reed | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Reed College is larger than than Allen College based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 497 students)
Allen College vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen College or Reed?
- Reed College is 235% more expensive to attend than Allen College for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $19,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 235% higher at Reed than Allen College ($64,450.00 vs. $19,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen College than Reed ($31,509 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen College are 119.1% lower than costs at Reed College ($7,280 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen College than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 2,845.5% larger than aid received Allen College ($47,864 vs. $1,625)
Which college is harder to get into, Allen College or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Allen College .
Allen College vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen College 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 Allen College.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Allen College (80% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Allen College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $16,750)
- Reed graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Allen College graduates. ($165 vs. $173)
- More Allen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reed students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/