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Overview |
Reed | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 44% |
Admission |
Reed | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 16, 2023 |
Academics |
Reed | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $155 |
Diversity |
Reed | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Reed | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Reed | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 1,534 students)
Reed vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or UW-Seattle?
- Reed College is 476% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at Reed than University of Washington Seattle Campus ($64,450.00 vs. $39,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Reed ($10,603 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reed College are 0.7% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($15,950 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Reed College than University of Washington Seattle Campus (60% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 224.9% larger than aid received University of Washington Seattle Campus ($47,864 vs. $14,731)
Reed vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Reed .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 125 points higher than at UW-Seattle (1258)
- Incoming Reed students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UW-Seattle (29)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UW-Seattle (3.82)
- UW-Seattle has a higher acceptance rate (47.5%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Reed is the same as at University of Washington Seattle Campus (80% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $18,600 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $47,200)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Reed graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,000)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Reed graduates. ($155 vs. $165)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Seattle students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/