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Overview |
Reed | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Reed | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Reed | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $282 |
Diversity |
Reed | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Reed | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Reed | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 1,426 students)
Reed vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Lawrence?
- Reed College is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Reed than Lawrence University ($64,450.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Reed ($26,368 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 38.5% lower than costs at Reed College ($11,520 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 19.4% larger than aid received Lawrence University ($47,864 vs. $40,089)
Reed vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Reed .
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Lawrence University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $45,600)
- Reed College students graduate with a $11,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,350)
- Reed graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($165 vs. $282)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/