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Overview |
Naropa University | Reed | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,065 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naropa.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Naropa University | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,696 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,145 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,146 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 60% |
Admission |
Naropa University | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 94 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Naropa University | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Naropa University | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $165 |
Diversity |
Naropa University | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Naropa University | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Naropa University | Reed | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Reed College is larger than than Naropa University based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 1,065 students)
Naropa University vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Naropa University or Reed?
- Reed College is 87.4% more expensive to attend than Naropa University for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.4% higher at Reed than Naropa University ($64,450.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Naropa University than Reed ($28,145 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Naropa University are 49.1% lower than costs at Reed College ($10,696 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Naropa University than Reed College (89% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 98.2% larger than aid received Naropa University ($47,864 vs. $24,146)
Naropa University vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Naropa University or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Naropa University .
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Naropa University (3.42)
- Naropa University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Reed (30.8%)
Naropa University vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Naropa 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 Naropa University.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Naropa University (80% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $21,400 more per year than Naropa University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $25,800)
- Reed College students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Naropa University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,500)
- Reed graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Naropa University graduates. ($165 vs. $274)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Naropa University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/