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Overview |
Linfield | Washington State | ||
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,754 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #386 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | linfield.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Linfield | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,700 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,700 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,585 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,744 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Linfield | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,122 | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | 1,882 | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Linfield | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Linfield | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 13% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Linfield | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | Washington State | ||
| 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
- Washington State University is larger than than Linfield based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 1,754 students)
Linfield vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or Washington State?
- Linfield University is 336.1% more expensive to attend than Washington State for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $10,708.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.9% higher at Linfield than Washington State University ($46,700.00 vs. $26,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington State University than Linfield ($17,911 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington State University are 9.7% lower than costs at Linfield University ($12,396 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than Washington State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 178.3% larger than aid received Washington State University ($29,744 vs. $10,689)
Linfield vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or Linfield .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 22 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming Linfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Washington State (3.5)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Washington State (83.1%)
Linfield vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield or Washington State? 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 Washington State and Linfield.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Washington State University (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Washington State graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $54,400)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $4,571 lower median federal student loan debt than Linfield graduates. ($20,429 vs. $25,000)
- Washington State graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Linfield graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/