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Overview |
Lewis and Clark | Reed | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,595 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lclark.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis and Clark | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,250 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,250 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,384 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,832 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,167 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Lewis and Clark | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,663 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 4,570 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis and Clark | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,900 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $165 |
Diversity |
Lewis and Clark | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Lewis and Clark | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Lewis and Clark | 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
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 1,534 students)
Lewis and Clark vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis and Clark or Reed?
- Reed College is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Lewis and Clark for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $59,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Reed than Lewis & Clark College ($64,450.00 vs. $59,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Reed College than Lewis and Clark ($33,106 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 10.9% lower than costs at Reed College ($14,384 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 25.4% larger than aid received Lewis & Clark College ($47,864 vs. $38,167)
Lewis and Clark vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis and Clark or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Lewis and Clark .
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lewis and Clark (3.95)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Reed (30.8%)
Lewis and Clark vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Lewis & Clark College (80% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($16,000 vs. $24,500)
- Reed graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis and Clark graduates. ($165 vs. $253)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis and Clark 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/