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Overview |
Linfield | Marywood | ||
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,754 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | linfield.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Linfield | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,700 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,700 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,585 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,744 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Linfield | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,122 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 1,882 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 1030/1200 | ||
| 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 | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Linfield | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 13% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Linfield | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | Marywood | ||
| 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
- Marywood University is larger than than Linfield based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,754 students)
Linfield vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or Marywood?
- Linfield University is 28.2% more expensive to attend than Marywood for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Linfield than Marywood University ($46,700.00 vs. $36,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than Linfield ($22,504 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Linfield University are 8.1% lower than costs at Marywood University ($13,600 vs. $14,696)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University as Marywood University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Marywood University ($29,744 vs. $28,401)
Linfield vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Linfield .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 36 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Marywood (3.58)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Linfield vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield or Marywood? 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 Marywood and Linfield.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Marywood University (73% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $41,100)
- Linfield University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Linfield graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marywood students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/