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Overview |
Reed | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,458 | 2,764 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,710 | $61,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,710 | $61,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,820 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,993 | $34,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,317 | $44,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 52% |
Admission |
Reed | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,045 | 9,874 | ||
| Admitted | 2,728 | 3,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.2% | 31.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1510 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $268 |
Diversity |
Reed | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Reed | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Reed | Lafayette 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
- Lafayette College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (2,764 students vs. 1,458 students)
Reed vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Lafayette College?
- Reed College is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($66,710.00 vs. $61,482.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Reed than Lafayette College ($66,710.00 vs. $61,482.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lafayette College than Reed ($34,728 vs. $36,993)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reed College are 10.8% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($16,820 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Reed College than Lafayette College (55% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 5% larger than aid received Lafayette College ($46,317 vs. $44,126)
Reed vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Reed .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 89 points higher than at Lafayette College (1294)
- Incoming Reed students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Lafayette College has a higher acceptance rate (31.5%) than Reed (27.2%)
Reed vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or Lafayette 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 Lafayette College and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Reed College (88% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $33,800 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($165 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reed students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/