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Overview |
Reed | Trinity | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,534 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | reed.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Reed | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,450 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,450 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,106 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,864 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Reed | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,023 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 2,779 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.8% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Reed | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Reed | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $263 |
Diversity |
Reed | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Reed | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Reed | Trinity | ||
| 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 University is larger than than Reed based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 1,534 students)
Reed vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Reed or Trinity?
- Reed College is 32.5% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Reed than Trinity University ($64,450.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Reed ($30,038 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 12.8% lower than costs at Reed College ($14,134 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Reed College (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 42.4% larger than aid received Trinity University ($47,864 vs. $33,614)
Reed vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Reed or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Reed .
- The average SAT score at Reed College (1383) is 89 points higher than at Trinity (1294)
- Incoming Reed students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Trinity (30)
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Reed has a higher acceptance rate (30.8%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Reed vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Reed or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Reed.
- The graduation rate at Reed is the same as at Trinity University (80% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Reed graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $47,200)
- Reed College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,500)
- Reed graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($165 vs. $263)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Reed students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/