<p>Reed is a little more difficult to get into and awards only Financial Aid. L&C offers merit aid. Reed probably has more hard core science types (they do run a nuclear reactor). I think the proximity to Reed has forced L&C to upgrade their course of study a little - since 2004 all majors require a capstone course or thesis. I think L&C’s campus is beautiful (formerly the site of a mansion) while Reed is more wild. Both have a big canyon running through them with bridges over for some scenic views.</p>