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Overview |
Reed | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,458 | 7,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,710 | $52,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,710 | $52,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,820 | $15,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,993 | $40,295 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,317 | $29,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 100% |
Admission |
Reed | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,045 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 2,728 | 7,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.2% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1510 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Reed | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $272 |
Diversity |
Reed | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Reed | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Reed | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (7,306 students vs. 1,458 students)
Reed vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Gonzaga?
- Reed College is 27% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($66,710.00 vs. $52,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Reed than Gonzaga University ($66,710.00 vs. $52,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Reed College than Gonzaga ($36,993 vs. $40,295)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 11.5% lower than costs at Reed College ($15,080 vs. $16,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Reed College (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 58.9% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($46,317 vs. $29,150)
Reed vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Reed .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 178 points higher than at Gonzaga (1205)
- Incoming Reed students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Gonzaga (27)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Reed (27.2%)
Reed vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Reed College (83% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $10,394 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,394)
- Reed graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($165 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reed students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/