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Overview |
Reed | UWB | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 5,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $15,282 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $9,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $15,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 45% |
Admission |
Reed | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 3,996 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1210/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Reed | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $155 |
Diversity |
Reed | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Reed | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Reed | UWB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Bothell Campus is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (5,735 students vs. 1,534 students)
Reed vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or UWB?
- Reed College is 476% more expensive to attend than UWB for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at Reed than University of Washington Bothell Campus ($64,450.00 vs. $39,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than Reed ($9,357 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Bothell Campus are 4.4% lower than costs at Reed College ($15,282 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Reed College than University of Washington Bothell Campus (60% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 209.3% larger than aid received University of Washington Bothell Campus ($47,864 vs. $15,474)
Reed vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or Reed .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 346 points higher than at UWB (1037)
- Incoming Reed students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UWB (22)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UWB (3.52)
- UWB has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or UWB? 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 UWB and Reed.
- Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus earn on average $18,600 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $47,200)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Reed graduates. ($15,000 vs. $16,000)
- UWB graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Reed graduates. ($155 vs. $165)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWB 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/