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Overview |
Reed | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Reed | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | |||
| 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 | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $268 |
Diversity |
Reed | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 10% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Reed | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Reed | Willamette University | ||
| 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
- Willamette University is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,534 students)
Reed vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Willamette University?
- Reed College is 43.2% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Reed than Willamette University ($64,450.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Reed ($32,957 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 11.2% lower than costs at Reed College ($14,340 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Reed College (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 72.8% larger than aid received Willamette University ($47,864 vs. $27,700)
Reed vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Reed .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 155 points higher than at Willamette University (1228)
- Incoming Reed students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Willamette University (28)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Willamette University (3.97)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Reed (30.8%)
Reed vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Willamette University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($165 vs. $268)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/