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Overview |
Linfield | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,754 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | linfield.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Linfield | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,700 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,700 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,585 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,744 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Linfield | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,122 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 1,882 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Linfield | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
Linfield | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 13% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Linfield | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than Linfield based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 1,754 students)
Linfield vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or Southern Oregon University?
- Linfield University is 396.5% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $9,405.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at Linfield than Southern Oregon University ($46,700.00 vs. $27,765.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Oregon University than Linfield ($17,976 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Linfield University are 16.3% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($13,600 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than Southern Oregon University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 324.2% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($29,744 vs. $7,011)
Linfield vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or Southern Oregon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Oregon University or Linfield .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 32 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming Linfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southern Oregon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
Linfield vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield or Southern Oregon University? 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 Southern Oregon University and Linfield.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Southern Oregon University (73% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $15,200 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $1,509 lower median federal student loan debt than Linfield graduates. ($23,491 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Oregon University 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 Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/