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Overview |
Northwestern | Reed | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 60% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $165 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Northwestern | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Reed | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 1,534 students)
Northwestern vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Reed?
- Reed College is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Northwestern for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $62,391.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Reed than Northwestern University ($64,450.00 vs. $62,391.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Reed ($22,095 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reed College are 21.9% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($15,950 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Reed College than Northwestern University (60% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 28.9% larger than aid received Reed College ($61,716 vs. $47,864)
Northwestern vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 77 points higher than at Reed (1383)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Reed (31)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Northwestern (3.92)
- Reed has a higher acceptance rate (30.8%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Reed College (94% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $42,600 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $3,378 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern graduates. ($16,000 vs. $19,378)
- Reed graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern graduates. ($165 vs. $200)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reed students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/