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Overview |
Linfield | UWT | ||
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,754 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | linfield.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Linfield | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,700 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,700 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,585 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,744 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Linfield | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,122 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,882 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Linfield | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
Linfield | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 13% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Linfield | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is larger than than Linfield based on total student enrollment (4,794 students vs. 1,754 students)
Linfield vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or UWT?
- Linfield University is 317.4% more expensive to attend than UWT for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Linfield than University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($46,700.00 vs. $39,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than Linfield ($10,680 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Linfield University are 4.6% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($13,600 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 129.5% larger than aid received University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($29,744 vs. $12,961)
Linfield vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Linfield .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 95 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming Linfield students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at UWT (3.41)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than UWT (88.3%)
Linfield vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield or UWT? 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 UWT and Linfield.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $9,400 more per year than Linfield graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $56,400)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Linfield graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- UWT graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Linfield graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWT students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/