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Overview |
Linfield | Bushnell | ||
| 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 | Bushnell | ||
| 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 | Bushnell | ||
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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 | Bushnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | Bushnell | ||
| 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 | Bushnell | ||
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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 | Bushnell | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | Bushnell | ||
| 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 Bushnell based on total student enrollment (1,754 students vs. 699 students)
Linfield vs. Bushnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or Bushnell?
- Linfield University is 41.5% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Linfield than Bushnell University ($46,700.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bushnell University than Linfield ($23,787 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell 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 Bushnell University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 44.1% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($29,744 vs. $20,642)
Linfield vs. Bushnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or Bushnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bushnell or Linfield .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 69 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming Linfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Bushnell (66.8%)
Linfield vs. Bushnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield or Bushnell? 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 Bushnell and Linfield.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Linfield University (100% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $45,900)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $1,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Linfield graduates. ($23,731 vs. $25,000)
- Bushnell 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 Bushnell 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/