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Overview |
Oberlin | Reed | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 60% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 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 | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $165 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Oberlin | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,534 students)
Oberlin vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Reed?
- Reed College is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Oberlin for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Reed than Oberlin College ($64,450.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Reed College than Oberlin ($33,106 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reed College are 15.3% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($15,950 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Reed College (98% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 36.6% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($47,864 vs. $35,040)
Oberlin vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 26 points higher than at Oberlin (1357)
- Incoming Oberlin students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Reed (31)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Reed (30.8%)
Oberlin vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin 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 Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Reed College (88% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $43,900)
- Reed College students graduate with a $10,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,579)
- Reed graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($165 vs. $274)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin 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/