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Overview |
Augustana | Reed | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Augustana | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Augustana | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Augustana | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | 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
- Augustana College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,534 students)
Augustana vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Reed?
- Reed College is 34.9% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at Reed than Augustana College ($64,450.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Reed ($24,660 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 35.4% lower than costs at Reed College ($11,782 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 37% larger than aid received Augustana College ($47,864 vs. $34,946)
Augustana vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Reed (30.8%)
Augustana vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Augustana College (80% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/