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Overview |
Linfield | Stritch | ||
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,754 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | linfield.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Linfield | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,700 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,700 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,585 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,744 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Linfield | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,122 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,882 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Linfield | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Linfield | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 13% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Linfield | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | Stritch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Linfield University is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (1,754 students vs. 1,332 students)
Linfield vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or Stritch?
- Linfield University is 34.4% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.4% higher at Linfield than Cardinal Stritch University ($46,700.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Linfield ($20,002 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 52.8% lower than costs at Linfield University ($8,900 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than Cardinal Stritch University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Cardinal Stritch University ($29,744 vs. $28,670)
Linfield vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Linfield .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 33 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming Linfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Linfield (88.7%)
Linfield vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Linfield.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (73% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Stritch graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $52,500)
- Linfield University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Linfield graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/