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Overview |
Linfield | NCU | ||
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,754 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | linfield.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Linfield | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,700 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,700 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,585 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,744 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Linfield | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,122 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 1,882 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
Linfield | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 13% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Linfield | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | NCU | ||
| 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 NCU based on total student enrollment (1,754 students vs. 699 students)
Linfield vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or NCU?
- Linfield University is 41.5% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Linfield than Northwest Christian University ($46,700.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Christian University than Linfield ($23,787 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 29.8% lower than costs at Linfield University ($10,480 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 44.1% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($29,744 vs. $20,642)
Linfield vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Linfield .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 69 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming Linfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at NCU (3.45)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than NCU (66.8%)
Linfield vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield or NCU? 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 NCU and Linfield.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Linfield University (100% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $10,500 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $45,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $1,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Linfield graduates. ($23,731 vs. $25,000)
- NCU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Linfield graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/