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Overview |
Methodist | Linfield | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 1,754 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $46,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $46,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $31,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Methodist | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 2,122 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 1,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 1050/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Methodist | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Methodist | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 13% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
Methodist | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | Linfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Methodist University is larger than than Linfield based on total student enrollment (1,811 students vs. 1,754 students)
Methodist vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or Linfield?
- Linfield University is 24.7% more expensive to attend than Methodist for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $37,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Linfield than Methodist University ($46,700.00 vs. $37,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Methodist University than Linfield ($28,129 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Methodist University are 6% lower than costs at Linfield University ($12,828 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 17.3% larger than aid received Methodist University ($29,744 vs. $25,361)
Methodist vs. Linfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 106 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Linfield students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Methodist (3.58)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Methodist vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist or Linfield? 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 Linfield and Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Methodist University (73% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $43,700)
- Linfield University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Linfield graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/