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Overview |
Reed | W&J | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Reed | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $279 |
Diversity |
Reed | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Reed | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Reed | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 1,151 students)
Reed vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or W&J?
- Reed College is 29.9% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at Reed than Washington & Jefferson College ($64,450.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Reed ($25,636 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 17.9% lower than costs at Reed College ($13,524 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 22.8% larger than aid received Washington & Jefferson College ($47,864 vs. $38,963)
Reed vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Reed .
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or W&J? 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 W&J and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (80% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/