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Overview |
Drew University | Reed | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,092 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,074 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,074 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,402 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,183 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,901 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 60% |
Admission |
Drew University | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,855 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 2,801 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Drew University | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Drew University | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Drew University | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | Reed | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drew University is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (2,092 students vs. 1,534 students)
Drew University vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or Reed?
- Reed College is 49.6% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Reed than Drew University ($64,450.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than Reed ($28,183 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reed College are 2.8% lower than costs at Drew University ($15,950 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Reed College (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 50% larger than aid received Drew University ($47,864 vs. $31,901)
Drew University vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Drew University .
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than Reed (30.8%)
Drew University vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew 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 Drew University.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Drew University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/