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Overview |
Reed | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Reed | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $279 |
Diversity |
Reed | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Reed | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Reed | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 1,534 students)
Reed vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Salve Regina University?
- Reed College is 42.4% more expensive to attend than Salve Regina University for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.4% higher at Reed than Salve Regina University ($64,450.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Reed College than Salve Regina University ($33,106 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reed College are 3.4% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($15,950 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 78.7% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($47,864 vs. $26,787)
Reed vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Reed .
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Salve Regina University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Salve Regina University (80% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salve Regina University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/