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Overview |
Reed | F&M | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,458 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,710 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,710 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,820 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,993 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,317 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 68% |
Admission |
Reed | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,045 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,728 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.2% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1510 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Reed | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $227 |
Diversity |
Reed | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Reed | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Reed | F&M | ||
| 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 1,458 students)
Reed vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Reed for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $66,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at F&M than Reed College ($68,180.00 vs. $66,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Reed College than F&M ($36,993 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 8% lower than costs at Reed College ($15,568 vs. $16,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin and Marshall College than Reed College (68% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 1.2% larger than aid received Franklin and Marshall College ($46,317 vs. $45,764)
Reed vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Reed .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (31.8%) than Reed (27.2%)
Reed vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or F&M? 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 F&M and Reed.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Reed College (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($165 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reed students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/