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Overview |
Carleton College | Reed | ||
| Location | Northfield, MN | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #39 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carleton.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carleton College | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,244 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,244 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,990 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,494 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,821 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 60% |
Admission |
Carleton College | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,583 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.6% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Carleton College | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carleton College | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,600 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $165 |
Diversity |
Carleton College | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Carleton College | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Carleton 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
- Carleton College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 1,534 students)
Carleton College vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carleton College or Reed?
- Reed College is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Carleton College for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $62,244.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Reed than Carleton College ($64,450.00 vs. $62,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carleton College than Reed ($31,494 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reed College are 0.3% lower than costs at Carleton College ($15,950 vs. $15,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carleton College as Reed College (60% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 2.2% larger than aid received Carleton College ($47,864 vs. $46,821)
Carleton College vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carleton College or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Carleton College .
- The average SAT score at Carleton College (1400) is 17 points higher than at Reed (1383)
- Incoming Carleton College students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Reed (31)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Carleton College (3.9)
- Reed has a higher acceptance rate (30.8%) than Carleton College (16.6%)
Carleton College vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carleton 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 Carleton College.
- The graduation rate at Carleton College is higher than Reed College (93% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Carleton College earn on average $18,400 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Carleton College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $19,500)
- Reed graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Carleton College graduates. ($165 vs. $201)
- More Carleton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reed students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/