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Overview |
Reed | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,458 | 14,651 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,710 | $7,997 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,710 | $26,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,820 | $14,915 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,993 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,317 | $7,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 93% |
Admission |
Reed | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,045 | 14,243 | ||
| Admitted | 2,728 | 13,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.2% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1510 | 1110/1350 | ||
| 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 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Reed | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $200 |
Diversity |
Reed | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 9% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Reed | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Reed | Western Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Washington University is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (14,651 students vs. 1,458 students)
Reed vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Western Washington University?
- Reed College is 734.2% more expensive to attend than Western Washington University for in-state tuition ($66,710.00 vs. $7,997.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.1% higher at Reed than Western Washington University ($66,710.00 vs. $26,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Washington University than Reed ($22,096 vs. $36,993)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Washington University are 12.8% lower than costs at Reed College ($14,915 vs. $16,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Washington University than Reed College (93% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 557.8% larger than aid received Western Washington University ($46,317 vs. $7,041)
Reed vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or Western Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Washington University or Reed .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 269 points higher than at Western Washington University (1114)
- Incoming Reed students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Western Washington University (25)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Western Washington University (3.46)
- Western Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Reed (27.2%)
Reed vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or Western Washington University? 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 Western Washington University and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Western Washington University (80% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Western Washington University earn on average $800 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $3,413 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Washington University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $19,413)
- Reed graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Western Washington University graduates. ($165 vs. $200)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Washington University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/