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Overview |
Reed | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 77% |
Admission |
Reed | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Reed | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $242 |
Diversity |
Reed | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 10% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Reed | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Reed | Southern Oregon University | ||
| 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
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 1,534 students)
Reed vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Southern Oregon University?
- Reed College is 585.3% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $9,405.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.1% higher at Reed than Southern Oregon University ($64,450.00 vs. $27,765.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Oregon University than Reed ($17,976 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Oregon University are 0.8% lower than costs at Reed College ($15,819 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Oregon University than Reed College (77% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 582.7% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($47,864 vs. $7,011)
Reed vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or Southern Oregon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Oregon University or Reed .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 354 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming Reed students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Southern Oregon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Southern Oregon University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or Southern Oregon 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 Southern Oregon University and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Southern Oregon University (80% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $41,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $7,491 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,491)
- Reed graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($165 vs. $242)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/