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Overview |
University of Portland | Reed | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,793 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #120 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | up.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Portland | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,352 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,352 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,172 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,717 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,657 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 60% |
Admission |
University of Portland | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,122 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 9,364 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1228/1410 | 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 |
University of Portland | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Portland | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,313 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $165 |
Diversity |
University of Portland | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
University of Portland | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 87% | ||
Campus |
University of Portland | 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
- University of Portland is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (3,793 students vs. 1,534 students)
University of Portland vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Portland or Reed?
- Reed College is 25.5% more expensive to attend than University of Portland for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Reed than University of Portland ($64,450.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Reed College than University of Portland ($33,106 vs. $33,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reed College are 7.7% lower than costs at University of Portland ($15,950 vs. $17,172)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Portland than Reed College (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 42.2% larger than aid received University of Portland ($47,864 vs. $33,657)
University of Portland vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Portland or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or University of Portland .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 188 points higher than at University of Portland (1195)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of Portland (3.66)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Reed (30.8%)
University of Portland vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Portland 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 University of Portland.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than University of Portland (80% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from University of Portland earn on average $11,800 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $8,313 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Portland graduates. ($16,000 vs. $24,313)
- Reed graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than University of Portland graduates. ($165 vs. $251)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reed students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/