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Overview |
Scripps College | Reed | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1320/1500 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $165 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Scripps College | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | Reed | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Scripps College based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Reed?
- Reed College is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Scripps College for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Reed than Scripps College ($64,450.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Reed College than Scripps College ($33,106 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reed College are 24.3% lower than costs at Scripps College ($15,950 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 126.4% larger than aid received Scripps College ($47,864 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Scripps College .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 21 points higher than at Scripps College (1362)
- Incoming Scripps College students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Reed (31)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have at the same average high school GPA (4.0) as students at Reed (4.0)
- Reed has a higher acceptance rate (30.8%) than Scripps College (27.9%)
Scripps College vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College or Reed? 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 Reed and Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than Reed College (88% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Scripps College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $47,200)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Reed graduates. ($14,000 vs. $16,000)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Reed graduates. ($144 vs. $165)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reed students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/