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Overview |
Linfield | UO | ||
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,754 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | linfield.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Linfield | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,700 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,700 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,585 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,744 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Linfield | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,122 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 1,882 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 1140/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Linfield | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $218 |
Diversity |
Linfield | UO | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 13% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Linfield | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | UO | ||
| 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
- University of Oregon is larger than than Linfield based on total student enrollment (23,163 students vs. 1,754 students)
Linfield vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or UO?
- Linfield University is 273.2% more expensive to attend than UO for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $12,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Linfield than University of Oregon ($46,700.00 vs. $39,158.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oregon than Linfield ($22,077 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Linfield University are 7.6% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($13,600 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than University of Oregon (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 204.5% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($29,744 vs. $9,767)
Linfield vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or Linfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Oregon (1119) is 58 points higher than at Linfield (1061)
- Incoming UO students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Linfield (23)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Linfield (3.71)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than UO (86.3%)
Linfield vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield or UO? 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 UO and Linfield.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than University of Oregon (73% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $7,400 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $49,000)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $3,899 lower median federal student loan debt than Linfield graduates. ($21,101 vs. $25,000)
- UO graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Linfield graduates. ($218 vs. $258)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/