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Overview |
Denison | Reed | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 60% |
Admission |
Denison | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 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 |
Denison | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $165 |
Diversity |
Denison | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Denison | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Denison | 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
- Denison University is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (2,416 students vs. 1,534 students)
Denison vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Reed?
- Reed College is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Reed than Denison University ($64,450.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Reed College than Denison ($33,106 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 10.8% lower than costs at Reed College ($14,400 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Reed College (97% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 31.1% larger than aid received Denison University ($47,864 vs. $36,497)
Denison vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Denison (3.76)
- Reed has a higher acceptance rate (30.8%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison 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 Denison.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Denison University (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($165 vs. $268)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/