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Overview |
Grace University | Reed | ||
| Location | Omaha, NE | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 298 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceuniversity.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grace University | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,120 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,120 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,324 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,798 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,079 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Grace University | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 159 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 73 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.9% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 18/21 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Grace University | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grace University | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $165 |
Diversity |
Grace University | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Grace University | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | - | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 87% | ||
Campus |
Grace University | Reed | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Reed College is larger than than Grace University based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 298 students)
Grace University vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grace University or Reed?
- Reed College is 191.4% more expensive to attend than Grace University for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.4% higher at Reed than Grace University ($64,450.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace University than Reed ($19,798 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace University are 117.8% lower than costs at Reed College ($7,324 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grace University than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 266% larger than aid received Grace University ($47,864 vs. $13,079)
Grace University vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grace University or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Grace University .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 380 points higher than at Grace University (1003)
- Incoming Reed students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Grace University (22)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.92 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Grace University (3.08)
- Grace University has a higher acceptance rate (45.9%) than Reed (30.8%)
Grace University vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grace 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 Grace University.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Grace University (80% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $13,900 more per year than Grace University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $33,300)
- Reed College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Grace University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $17,750)
- Reed graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Grace University graduates. ($165 vs. $183)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/