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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland Whitman College UWT UWB Oxy USF Washington State Stanford Pomona| Reed College | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Reed | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Reed | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $253 |
Diversity |
Reed | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Reed | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Reed | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 1,534 students)
Reed vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Seattle U?
- Reed College is 28.1% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Reed than Seattle University ($64,450.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Reed College than Seattle U ($33,106 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 17.9% lower than costs at Reed College ($13,524 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 54.8% larger than aid received Seattle University ($47,864 vs. $30,917)
Reed vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Reed .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 191 points higher than at Seattle U (1192)
- Incoming Reed students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Seattle U (27)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Seattle University (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($16,000 vs. $24,500)
- Reed graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($165 vs. $253)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/