<p>The difference in the size of the student body at Trinity and Grinnell is not huge: 2400 vs. 1600. The difference in the size of the cities in which they are located is dramatic: San Antonio, TX over 1 million vs. Grinnell, IA slightly under 9,000. </p>
<p>Grinnell - small rural liberal arts college with most student coming from out of state or overseas. Generallly liberal student body. No fraternities or sororities. Very strong academic reputation. Has one of the highest percentages in the country of students who obtain Phd's. One of the highest per student endowments in the United States. Most popular majors are biological and physical sciences, economics, and history. Large number of students study abroad.</p>
<p>Trinity - small university in moderately large city with most students coming from Texas but a significant minority from other states and overseas. Generally moderate to conservative student body. Substantial "Greek" presence with nearly a third of students belonging to fraternities or sororities. Strong academic reputation. Most popular majors are business administration/management and media/communications. Large number of students study abroad.</p>
<p>A student trying to choose between the schools should take a look at the courses offered at each school in his or her field of interest on their respective websites.</p>