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Overview |
Reed | UWest | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 164 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $12,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $9,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $8,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 80% |
Admission |
Reed | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 23 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 78.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 27.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | C+ | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Reed | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | UWest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | N/A |
Diversity |
Reed | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Reed | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Reed | UWest | ||
| 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
- Reed College is larger than than UWest based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 164 students)
Reed vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or UWest?
- Reed College is 399.1% more expensive to attend than UWest for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 399.1% higher at Reed than University of the West ($64,450.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the West than Reed ($19,028 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the West are 65.2% lower than costs at Reed College ($9,656 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the West than Reed College (80% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 484.4% larger than aid received University of the West ($47,864 vs. $8,190)
Reed vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or Reed .
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 1.57 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UWest (2.43)
- UWest has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or UWest? 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 UWest and Reed.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/