Reed vs. NSA

Comparable Facts

Compare Reed College in Portland, OR with New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Reed College is larger than NSA based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 413 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Reed College is located in Portland, OR (Large City setting); New Saint Andrews College is in Moscow, Idaho (Distant Town setting).
• Reed College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. New Saint Andrews College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Reed College 9:1; New Saint Andrews College 19:1.

Reed vs. NSA Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Reed or NSA? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Saint Andrews College than Reed ($16,692 vs. $30,953).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Saint Andrews College are 77.3% lower than at Reed College ($4,000 vs. $17,660).
• Reed College is 312.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than NSA (about $52,550 more per year; $69,350.00 vs. $16,800.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 312.8% higher at Reed than at New Saint Andrews College (about $52,550 more per year; $69,350.00 vs. $16,800.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at New Saint Andrews College than at Reed College (85% vs. 58%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 1,266.3% larger than aid received by New Saint Andrews College students ($55,445 vs. $4,058).

Reed vs. NSA Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Reed or NSA? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between NSA and Reed.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Reed College (1410) is 150 points higher than at NSA (1260).
• Incoming Reed students have a 6 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (32 vs. 26 at NSA).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Reed College 1290/1520; New Saint Andrews College 1155/1358.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Reed College 30/34; New Saint Andrews College 23/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Reed - Test optional; NSA - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: NSA Feb 15, 2027.
• NSA has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Reed (24.6%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 13.1% at Reed vs. 65.6% at NSA.

Reed vs. NSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Reed and NSA? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Reed College's six-year graduation rate is 80%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for NSA.
• Graduates from Reed College have median earnings of about $47,200 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for NSA.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.