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Overview |
Reed | Albright College | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | albright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Albright College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $27,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $27,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $21,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $21,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Reed | Albright College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 5,578 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 4,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Reed | Albright College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Albright College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $289 |
Diversity |
Reed | Albright College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
Reed | Albright College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Reed | Albright College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Reed College is larger than than Albright College based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 1,498 students)
Reed vs. Albright College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Albright College?
- Reed College is 138.5% more expensive to attend than Albright College for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.5% higher at Reed than Albright College ($64,450.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albright College than Reed ($21,496 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albright College are 6.8% lower than costs at Reed College ($14,940 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 123.5% larger than aid received Albright College ($47,864 vs. $21,420)
Reed vs. Albright College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or Albright College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albright College or Reed .
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.95 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Albright College (3.05)
- Albright College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. Albright College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or Albright College? 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 Albright College and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Albright College (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Albright College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $28,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($165 vs. $289)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albright College 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/