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Overview |
Southern California Seminary | Reed | ||
| Location | El Cajon, CA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 153 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | socalsem.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern California Seminary | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,871 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,871 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,397 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 60% |
Admission |
Southern California Seminary | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Southern California Seminary | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern California Seminary | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $165 |
Diversity |
Southern California Seminary | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Southern California Seminary | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Southern California Seminary | Reed | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Reed College is larger than than Southern California Seminary based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 153 students)
Southern California Seminary vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern California Seminary or Reed?
- Reed College is 282% more expensive to attend than Southern California Seminary for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $16,871.00)
- Out of state tuition is 282% higher at Reed than Southern California Seminary ($64,450.00 vs. $16,871.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern California Seminary are 10.8% lower than costs at Reed College ($14,397 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Reed College than Southern California Seminary (60% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is ?% larger than aid received Southern California Seminary ($47,864 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern California Seminary or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Southern California Seminary .
Southern California Seminary vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern California Seminary 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 Southern California Seminary.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Southern California Seminary (80% vs. 33%)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern California Seminary students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/