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Overview |
Linfield | OSU | ||
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 35,622 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #232 | #379 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | linfield.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Linfield | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,680 | $11,145 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,680 | $33,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,060 | $15,075 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,462 | $21,868 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,598 | $9,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Linfield | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,963 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 1,726 | 22,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 1120/1370 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Linfield | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
Linfield | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 13% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Linfield | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | OSU | ||
| 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
- Oregon State University is larger than than Linfield based on total student enrollment (35,622 students vs. 1,726 students)
Linfield vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or OSU?
- Linfield University is 336.8% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($48,680.00 vs. $11,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at Linfield than Oregon State University ($48,680.00 vs. $33,315.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon State University than Linfield ($21,868 vs. $31,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Linfield University are 7.2% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($14,060 vs. $15,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than Oregon State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 228.5% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($32,598 vs. $9,922)
Linfield vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or Linfield .
- The average SAT score at Oregon State University (1113) is 52 points higher than at Linfield (1061)
- Incoming OSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Linfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at OSU (3.61)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than OSU (78.8%)
Linfield vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield or OSU? 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 OSU and Linfield.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Oregon State University (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $2,500 more per year than OSU graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $53,900)
- Oregon State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Linfield graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- OSU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Linfield graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/