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Overview |
Union College | Reed | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,082 | 1,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #87 | #80 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,105 | $66,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,105 | $66,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,389 | $16,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,884 | $36,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,751 | $46,317 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 55% |
Admission |
Union College | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,295 | 10,045 | ||
| Admitted | 4,070 | 2,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.8% | 27.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1300/1510 | ||
| 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 |
Union College | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Union College | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Union College | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Union College | Reed | ||
| 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
- Union College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (2,082 students vs. 1,458 students)
Union College vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Reed?
- Reed College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Union College for in-state tuition ($66,710.00 vs. $66,105.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Reed than Union College ($66,710.00 vs. $66,105.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Reed College than Union College ($36,993 vs. $42,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 2.6% lower than costs at Reed College ($16,389 vs. $16,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Reed College (94% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 19.5% larger than aid received Union College ($46,317 vs. $38,751)
Union College vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Union College .
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (43.8%) than Reed (27.2%)
Union College vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union College or Reed? 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 Reed and Union College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Reed College (86% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $27,000 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reed students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/