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Overview |
Gallaudet University | Reed | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 60% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | 1320/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Gallaudet University | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $165 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 8% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet 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
- Reed College is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or Reed?
- Reed College is 290.3% more expensive to attend than Gallaudet University for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 290.3% higher at Reed than Gallaudet University ($64,450.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than Reed ($13,787 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gallaudet University are 7.8% lower than costs at Reed College ($14,800 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gallaudet University than Reed College (95% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 86.6% larger than aid received Gallaudet University ($47,864 vs. $25,648)
Gallaudet University vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Gallaudet University .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 500 points higher than at Gallaudet University (883)
- Incoming Reed students have a 12 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Gallaudet University (19)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Gallaudet University (3.3)
- Gallaudet University has a higher acceptance rate (59.2%) than Reed (30.8%)
Gallaudet University vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet 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 Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Gallaudet University (80% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $31,700)
- Reed College students graduate with a $541 lower median federal student loan debt than Gallaudet University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $16,541)
- Reed graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Gallaudet University graduates. ($165 vs. $171)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/