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Overview |
Reed | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 95% |
Admission |
Reed | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 820/1020 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Reed | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $443 |
Diversity |
Reed | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Reed | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Reed | Benedict 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
- Benedict College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,534 students)
Reed vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Benedict College?
- Reed College is 341.4% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 341.4% higher at Reed than Benedict College ($64,450.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Reed ($17,845 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 141.7% lower than costs at Reed College ($6,600 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedict College than Reed College (95% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 295.8% larger than aid received Benedict College ($47,864 vs. $12,093)
Reed vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Reed .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or Benedict 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 Benedict College and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Benedict College (80% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $22,200 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $25,000)
- Reed College students graduate with a $26,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $42,898)
- Reed graduates are paying $278 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($165 vs. $443)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/