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Overview |
Connecticut College | Reed | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,995 | 1,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #75 | #80 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | connecticutcollege.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Connecticut College | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,412 | $66,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,412 | $66,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,885 | $16,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,941 | $36,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,354 | $46,317 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
Connecticut College | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,397 | 10,045 | ||
| Admitted | 3,597 | 2,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.3% | 27.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1340/1470 | 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Connecticut College | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Connecticut College | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,700 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,550 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $165 |
Diversity |
Connecticut College | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Connecticut College | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 83% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Connecticut College | Reed | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Connecticut College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (1,995 students vs. 1,458 students)
Connecticut College vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Connecticut College or Reed?
- Reed College is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Connecticut College for in-state tuition ($66,710.00 vs. $64,412.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Reed than Connecticut College ($66,710.00 vs. $64,412.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Reed College than Connecticut College ($36,993 vs. $42,941)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reed College are 6.3% lower than costs at Connecticut College ($16,820 vs. $17,885)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Connecticut College than Reed College (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 17.7% larger than aid received Connecticut College ($46,317 vs. $39,354)
Connecticut College vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Connecticut College or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Connecticut College .
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Connecticut College (3.7)
- Connecticut College has a higher acceptance rate (38.3%) than Reed (27.2%)
Connecticut College vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Connecticut 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 Connecticut College.
- The graduation rate at Connecticut College is higher than Reed College (84% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Connecticut College earn on average $13,500 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($60,700 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $7,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Connecticut College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,550)
- Reed graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Connecticut College graduates. ($165 vs. $243)
- More Connecticut 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/