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Overview |
Trinity College | Reed | ||
| Location | Hartford, CT | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,205 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #46 | #77 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trincoll.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,660 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,704 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,929 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 60% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 36.1% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1470 | 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 17, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,500 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $165 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Trinity College | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Trinity 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
- Trinity College is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 1,534 students)
Trinity College vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Reed?
- Reed College is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Reed than Trinity College ($64,450.00 vs. $61,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Reed ($32,704 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Reed College are 4.5% lower than costs at Trinity College ($15,950 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity College than Reed College (67% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 2% larger than aid received Trinity College ($47,864 vs. $46,929)
Trinity College vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Trinity College .
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Trinity College (3.8)
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (36.1%) than Reed (30.8%)
Trinity College vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity 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 Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Reed College (86% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $24,300 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $21,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($165 vs. $217)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/