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Overview |
Alma College | Reed | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Alma College | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
Alma College | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Alma College | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Reed | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Reed College is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Reed?
- Reed College is 42.1% more expensive to attend than Alma College for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at Reed than Alma College ($64,450.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Reed ($23,995 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 26.3% lower than costs at Reed College ($12,624 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 37.8% larger than aid received Alma College ($47,864 vs. $34,736)
Alma College vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 273 points higher than at Alma College (1110)
- Incoming Reed students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- Alma College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Reed (30.8%)
Alma College vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma 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 Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Alma College (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alma College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/