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Overview |
Linfield | OIT | ||
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Klamath Falls, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,754 | 4,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #481 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | linfield.edu | oit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Linfield | OIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,700 | $10,002 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,700 | $31,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $10,921 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,585 | $17,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,744 | $8,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Linfield | OIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,122 | 4,570 | ||
| Admitted | 1,882 | 4,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 1050/1255 | ||
| 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 | Sep 4, 2024 |
Academics |
Linfield | OIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | OIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $236 |
Diversity |
Linfield | OIT | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 13% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Linfield | OIT | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | OIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oregon Institute of Technology is larger than than Linfield based on total student enrollment (4,911 students vs. 1,754 students)
Linfield vs. OIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or OIT?
- Linfield University is 366.9% more expensive to attend than OIT for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $10,002.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Linfield than Oregon Institute of Technology ($46,700.00 vs. $31,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon Institute of Technology than Linfield ($17,283 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 24.5% lower than costs at Linfield University ($10,921 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University as Oregon Institute of Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 258.3% larger than aid received Oregon Institute of Technology ($29,744 vs. $8,302)
Linfield vs. OIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or OIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OIT or Linfield .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 14 points higher than at OIT (1047)
- Incoming Linfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at OIT (23)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at OIT (3.51)
- OIT has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Linfield (88.7%)
Linfield vs. OIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield or OIT? 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 OIT and Linfield.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Oregon Institute of Technology (73% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $1,100 more per year than OIT graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $55,300)
- Oregon Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Linfield graduates. ($22,875 vs. $25,000)
- OIT graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Linfield graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OIT students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/