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Overview |
Anderson University | Linfield | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,754 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $46,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $46,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $31,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 2,122 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 1,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1050/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Anderson University | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 13% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Anderson University | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | Linfield | ||
| 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
- Linfield University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (1,754 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Linfield?
- Linfield University is 41.2% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at Linfield than Anderson University ($46,700.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Linfield ($21,459 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 19.1% lower than costs at Linfield University ($11,420 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Linfield University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 11.7% larger than aid received Anderson University ($29,744 vs. $26,629)
Anderson University vs. Linfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 11 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Linfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University or Linfield? 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 Linfield and Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Anderson University (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $40,400)
- Linfield University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Linfield graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/