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Overview |
Linfield | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 3,857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #232 | #865 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | linfield.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Linfield | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,680 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,680 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,060 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,462 | $15,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,598 | $8,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Linfield | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,963 | 2,898 | ||
| Admitted | 1,726 | 2,860 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 868/1108 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Linfield | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
Linfield | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 13% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Linfield | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | Western Oregon State College | ||
| 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
- Western Oregon University is larger than than Linfield based on total student enrollment (3,857 students vs. 1,726 students)
Linfield vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or Western Oregon State College?
- Linfield University is 440.9% more expensive to attend than Western Oregon State College for in-state tuition ($48,680.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at Linfield than Western Oregon University ($48,680.00 vs. $28,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Oregon University than Linfield ($15,249 vs. $31,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 21.1% lower than costs at Linfield University ($11,610 vs. $14,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than Western Oregon University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 291.8% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($32,598 vs. $8,319)
Linfield vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or Linfield .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 115 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming Linfield students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Western Oregon State College (3.36)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Linfield (87.9%)
Linfield vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield or Western Oregon State College? 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 Western Oregon State College and Linfield.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Western Oregon University (73% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Western Oregon State College graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $41,400)
- Western Oregon University students graduate with a $498 lower median federal student loan debt than Linfield graduates. ($24,502 vs. $25,000)
- Western Oregon State College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Linfield graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/