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Overview |
Reed | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Reed | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.27 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Reed | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $327 |
Diversity |
Reed | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Reed | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Reed | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alverno College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (1,596 students vs. 1,534 students)
Reed vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Alverno College?
- Reed College is 107.8% more expensive to attend than Alverno College for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.8% higher at Reed than Alverno College ($64,450.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than Reed ($18,097 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 85% lower than costs at Reed College ($8,620 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 92.7% larger than aid received Alverno College ($47,864 vs. $24,833)
Reed vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or Reed .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 473 points higher than at Alverno College (910)
- Incoming Reed students have a 12 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Alverno College (19)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Alverno College (3.27)
- Alverno College has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or Alverno 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 Alverno College and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Alverno College (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $8,100 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $39,100)
- Reed College students graduate with a $15,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $31,693)
- Reed graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($165 vs. $327)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/