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Overview |
Wheaton College | Reed | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,799 | 1,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #156 | #80 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,670 | $66,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,670 | $66,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,390 | $16,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,346 | $36,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,196 | $46,317 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 55% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,866 | 10,045 | ||
| Admitted | 1,679 | 2,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 27.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1440 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $165 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton 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
- Wheaton College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (2,799 students vs. 1,458 students)
Wheaton College vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Reed?
- Reed College is 52.8% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($66,710.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.8% higher at Reed than Wheaton College ($66,710.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Reed ($31,346 vs. $36,993)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 35.8% lower than costs at Reed College ($12,390 vs. $16,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Reed College (98% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 83.8% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($46,317 vs. $25,196)
Wheaton College vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 69 points higher than at Wheaton College (1314)
- Incoming Reed students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Wheaton College (30)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Wheaton College (3.75)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Reed (27.2%)
Wheaton College vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Reed College (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Wheaton College 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 $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $22,500)
- Reed graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($165 vs. $232)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reed students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/