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Overview |
Wellesley | Reed | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,418 | 1,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #80 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,000 | $66,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,000 | $66,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,920 | $16,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,501 | $36,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,549 | $46,317 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 55% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,184 | 10,045 | ||
| Admitted | 1,138 | 2,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.9% | 27.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.4% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 8, 2026 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $165 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Wellesley | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | 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
- Wellesley College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (2,418 students vs. 1,458 students)
Wellesley vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Reed?
- Reed College is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Wellesley for in-state tuition ($66,710.00 vs. $64,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Reed than Wellesley College ($66,710.00 vs. $64,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Reed ($21,501 vs. $36,993)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reed College are 18.4% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($16,820 vs. $19,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Reed College than Wellesley College (55% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 32.9% larger than aid received Reed College ($61,549 vs. $46,317)
Wellesley vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Wellesley .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 14 points higher than at Wellesley (1369)
- Incoming Reed students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Wellesley (30)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Wellesley (3.86)
- Reed has a higher acceptance rate (27.2%) than Wellesley (13.9%)
Wellesley vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley 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 Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Reed College (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $20,900 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $47,200)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $7,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Reed graduates. ($8,900 vs. $16,000)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Reed graduates. ($92 vs. $165)
- More Wellesley 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/