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Overview |
Reed | D&E College | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Reed | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $245 |
Diversity |
Reed | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 19% |
Students |
Reed | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Reed | D&E 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 650 students)
Reed vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or D&E College?
- Reed College is 115.7% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.7% higher at Reed than Davis & Elkins College ($64,450.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Reed ($20,126 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 57.5% lower than costs at Reed College ($10,125 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 90.5% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($47,864 vs. $25,119)
Reed vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Reed .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 455 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming Reed students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or D&E 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 D&E College and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Davis & Elkins College (80% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $9,700 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $37,500)
- Reed College students graduate with a $7,712 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,712)
- Reed graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than D&E College graduates. ($165 vs. $245)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/