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Overview |
Assumption College | Reed | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Assumption College | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Assumption College | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Assumption 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
- Assumption College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,534 students)
Assumption College vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Reed?
- Reed College is 38.1% more expensive to attend than Assumption College for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Reed than Assumption College ($64,450.00 vs. $46,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Assumption College than Reed ($28,911 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 9.5% lower than costs at Reed College ($14,562 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 47.3% larger than aid received Assumption College ($47,864 vs. $32,492)
Assumption College vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Assumption College (3.45)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Reed (30.8%)
Assumption College vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption 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 Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Assumption College (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Assumption College 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/