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Overview |
Reed | Whitworth University | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 2,415 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | whitworth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Whitworth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $47,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $47,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $13,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $28,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $35,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Reed | Whitworth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 4,126 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 3,735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Reed | Whitworth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Whitworth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $268 |
Diversity |
Reed | Whitworth University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Reed | Whitworth University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Reed | Whitworth University | ||
| 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
- Whitworth University is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (2,415 students vs. 1,534 students)
Reed vs. Whitworth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Whitworth University?
- Reed College is 35.1% more expensive to attend than Whitworth University for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $47,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at Reed than Whitworth University ($64,450.00 vs. $47,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whitworth University than Reed ($28,299 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitworth University are 21.8% lower than costs at Reed College ($13,100 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whitworth University than Reed College (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 35.5% larger than aid received Whitworth University ($47,864 vs. $35,336)
Reed vs. Whitworth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or Whitworth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitworth University or Reed .
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Whitworth University (3.72)
- Whitworth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. Whitworth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or Whitworth 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 Whitworth University and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Reed is the same as at Whitworth University (80% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Whitworth University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Whitworth University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Whitworth University graduates. ($165 vs. $268)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whitworth 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/