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Overview |
Reed | UArts | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Reed | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | |||
| 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 | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $279 |
Diversity |
Reed | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Reed | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Reed | UArts | ||
| 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 UArts based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 1,313 students)
Reed vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or UArts?
- Reed College is 26.5% more expensive to attend than UArts for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Reed than The University of the Arts ($64,450.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Reed College than UArts ($33,106 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reed College are 12.5% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($15,950 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 88% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($47,864 vs. $25,460)
Reed vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Reed .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 338 points higher than at UArts (1045)
- Incoming Reed students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UArts (23)
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or UArts? 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 UArts and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than The University of the Arts (80% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $12,700 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $34,500)
- Reed College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts 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/