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Overview |
Linfield | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,754 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | linfield.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Linfield | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,700 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,700 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,585 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,744 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Linfield | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,122 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 1,882 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Linfield | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $191 |
Diversity |
Linfield | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 13% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Linfield | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than Linfield based on total student enrollment (1,775 students vs. 1,754 students)
Linfield vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or LGCNHS?
- Linfield University is 53.6% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at Linfield than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($46,700.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Linfield University than LGCNHS ($31,585 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 23.6% lower than costs at Linfield University ($11,000 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 385% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($29,744 vs. $6,133)
Linfield vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Linfield .
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Linfield vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Linfield.
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $5,100 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Linfield graduates. ($18,500 vs. $25,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Linfield graduates. ($191 vs. $258)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS 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/