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Overview |
Davidson | Reed | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 60% |
Admission |
Davidson | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 7, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $165 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Davidson | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | 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
- Davidson College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (1,927 students vs. 1,534 students)
Davidson vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Reed?
- Reed College is 14% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Reed than Davidson College ($64,450.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Reed ($26,704 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 1.3% lower than costs at Reed College ($15,750 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davidson College than Reed College (65% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 2.9% larger than aid received Davidson College ($47,864 vs. $46,496)
Davidson vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 28 points higher than at Davidson (1355)
- Incoming Davidson students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Reed (31)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Davidson (3.81)
- Reed has a higher acceptance rate (30.8%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Reed College (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $16,300 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Davidson graduates. ($16,000 vs. $17,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Davidson graduates. ($165 vs. $175)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reed students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/