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Overview |
Central College | Linfield | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 1,754 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $46,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $46,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $31,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Central College | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 2,122 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 1,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 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 |
Central College | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Central College | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 13% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Central College | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Central College | 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 Central College based on total student enrollment (1,754 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Linfield?
- Linfield University is 135.9% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.9% higher at Linfield than Central College ($46,700.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Linfield ($23,303 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 25.2% lower than costs at Linfield University ($10,860 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central College as Linfield University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 170.4% larger than aid received Central College ($29,744 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Linfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 7 points higher than at Linfield (1061)
- Incoming Central College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Linfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Central College (79.2%)
Central College vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College 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 Central College.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Central College (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Central College graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $48,000)
- Linfield University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Linfield graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/