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Overview |
Reed | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Reed | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 11.3% | ||
| 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 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 890/1122 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $278 |
Diversity |
Reed | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Reed | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Reed | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 1,140 students)
Reed vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Reed College is 70.1% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.1% higher at Reed than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($64,450.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Reed ($29,238 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte are 7.2% lower than costs at Reed College ($14,876 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 70.6% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($47,864 vs. $28,061)
Reed vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Reed .
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (80% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $40,100)
- Reed College students graduate with a $10,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,900)
- Reed graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($165 vs. $278)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/