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Overview |
Reed | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,458 | 1,005 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,710 | $22,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,710 | $22,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,820 | $11,698 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,993 | $19,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,317 | $20,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 96% |
Admission |
Reed | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,045 | 7,982 | ||
| Admitted | 2,728 | 4,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.2% | 57.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 6.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1510 | 1160/1480 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Reed | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $268 |
Diversity |
Reed | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Reed | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Reed | Fisk University | ||
| 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
- Reed College is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (1,458 students vs. 1,005 students)
Reed vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Fisk University?
- Reed College is 198.9% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($66,710.00 vs. $22,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.9% higher at Reed than Fisk University ($66,710.00 vs. $22,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Reed ($19,836 vs. $36,993)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 43.8% lower than costs at Reed College ($11,698 vs. $16,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Reed College (96% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 127% larger than aid received Fisk University ($46,317 vs. $20,400)
Reed vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Reed .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 446 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Reed students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Fisk University has a higher acceptance rate (57.9%) than Reed (27.2%)
Reed vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or Fisk University? 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 Fisk University and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Fisk University (80% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $35,900)
- Reed College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($165 vs. $268)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/