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Overview |
Reed | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 95% |
Admission |
Reed | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 |
Reed | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $227 |
Diversity |
Reed | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Reed | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Reed | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,534 students)
Reed vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Gettysburg College?
- Reed College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Gettysburg College for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $61,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Reed than Gettysburg College ($64,450.00 vs. $61,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Reed College than Gettysburg College ($33,106 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 6.8% lower than costs at Reed College ($14,930 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gettysburg College than Reed College (95% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 10.7% larger than aid received Gettysburg College ($47,864 vs. $43,239)
Reed vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Reed .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or Gettysburg College? 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 Gettysburg College and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Reed College (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gettysburg College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Gettysburg College graduates. ($165 vs. $227)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reed students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/