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Overview |
Colby College | Reed | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,299 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #44 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby College | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,840 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,840 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,330 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,951 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,714 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 60% |
Admission |
Colby College | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,890 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 1,286 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.6% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 52.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Colby College | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby College | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,345 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $165 |
Diversity |
Colby College | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Colby College | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Colby College | 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
- Colby College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (2,299 students vs. 1,534 students)
Colby College vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby College or Reed?
- Reed College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Colby College for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Reed than Colby College ($64,450.00 vs. $60,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Reed ($16,951 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reed College are 2.4% lower than costs at Colby College ($15,950 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Reed College than Colby College (60% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 28.9% larger than aid received Reed College ($61,714 vs. $47,864)
Colby College vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby College or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Colby College .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 20 points higher than at Colby College (1363)
- Incoming Colby College students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Reed (31)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Colby College (3.86)
- Reed has a higher acceptance rate (30.8%) than Colby College (7.6%)
Colby College vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby 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 Colby College.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Reed College (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $26,200 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $3,345 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $19,345)
- Reed graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Colby College graduates. ($165 vs. $200)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reed students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/