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Overview |
Reed | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 94% |
Admission |
Reed | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Reed | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $217 |
Diversity |
Reed | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Reed | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Reed | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,534 students)
Reed vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Dickinson College?
- Reed College is 6% more expensive to attend than Dickinson College for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $60,776.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Reed than Dickinson College ($64,450.00 vs. $60,776.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Reed College than Dickinson College ($33,106 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 0.1% lower than costs at Reed College ($15,938 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dickinson College than Reed College (94% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 21% larger than aid received Dickinson College ($47,864 vs. $39,554)
Reed vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Reed .
- Dickinson College has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Reed College (84% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $14,800 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $21,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($165 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reed students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/