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Overview |
Reed | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,458 | 1,544 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #94 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,710 | $61,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,710 | $61,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,820 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,993 | $41,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,317 | $33,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 55% | 92% |
Admission |
Reed | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,045 | 6,185 | ||
| Admitted | 2,728 | 3,092 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.2% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1510 | 1270/1480 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Reed | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $180 |
Diversity |
Reed | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Reed | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Reed | Whitman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Whitman College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (1,544 students vs. 1,458 students)
Reed vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Whitman College?
- Reed College is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Whitman College for in-state tuition ($66,710.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Reed than Whitman College ($66,710.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Reed College than Whitman College ($36,993 vs. $41,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitman College are 14.9% lower than costs at Reed College ($14,640 vs. $16,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whitman College than Reed College (92% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 38.5% larger than aid received Whitman College ($46,317 vs. $33,441)
Reed vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Reed .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 69 points higher than at Whitman College (1314)
- Incoming Reed students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Whitman College (30)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Whitman College (3.68)
- Whitman College has a higher acceptance rate (50%) than Reed (27.2%)
Reed vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or Whitman College? 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 Whitman College and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Whitman College is higher than Reed College (86% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Whitman College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Whitman College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $17,500)
- Reed graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Whitman College graduates. ($165 vs. $180)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reed students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/