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Overview |
Linfield | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,754 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | linfield.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Linfield | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,700 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,700 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,585 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,744 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Linfield | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,122 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 1,882 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Linfield | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $214 |
Diversity |
Linfield | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 13% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Linfield | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than Linfield based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 1,754 students)
Linfield vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or Central Washington University?
- Linfield University is 585.2% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.6% higher at Linfield than Central Washington University ($46,700.00 vs. $23,881.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Washington University than Linfield ($15,864 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Linfield University are 0.3% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($13,600 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than Central Washington University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 220% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($29,744 vs. $9,294)
Linfield vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or Central Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central Washington University or Linfield .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 83 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming Linfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Linfield (88.7%)
Linfield vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield or Central Washington University? 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 Central Washington University and Linfield.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Central Washington University (73% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Central Washington University graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $47,800)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Linfield graduates. ($20,737 vs. $25,000)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Linfield graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Washington University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/