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Overview |
Taylor University | Reed | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 60% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Taylor University | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $165 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Taylor University | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | Reed | ||
| 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
- Taylor University is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (2,221 students vs. 1,534 students)
Taylor University vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Reed?
- Reed College is 73.4% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at Reed than Taylor University ($64,450.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than Reed ($27,366 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 44.2% lower than costs at Reed College ($11,058 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University than Reed College (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 105.4% larger than aid received Taylor University ($47,864 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 192 points higher than at Taylor University (1191)
- Incoming Reed students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Taylor University (27)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Taylor University (3.87)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Reed (30.8%)
Taylor University vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is the same as at Reed College (80% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $41,300)
- Reed College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Taylor University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $24,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Taylor University graduates. ($165 vs. $248)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Taylor University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/