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Overview |
Reed | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Reed | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 996/1170 | ||
| 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 | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $279 |
Diversity |
Reed | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Reed | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Reed | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,534 students)
Reed vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Alvernia University?
- Reed College is 64.8% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at Reed than Alvernia University ($64,450.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than Reed ($27,091 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 13.7% lower than costs at Reed College ($14,030 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 85.8% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($47,864 vs. $25,757)
Reed vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Reed .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 385 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Reed students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Alvernia University has a higher acceptance rate (59%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Alvernia University (80% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $44,800)
- Reed College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/