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Overview |
MidlandU | Linfield | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,615 | 1,754 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #830 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,500 | $46,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,500 | $46,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,066 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,377 | $31,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,057 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MidlandU | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,493 | 2,122 | ||
| Admitted | 969 | 1,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1210 | 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 |
MidlandU | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 13% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 3% |
Students |
MidlandU | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 33% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | 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
- Linfield University is larger than than MidlandU based on total student enrollment (1,754 students vs. 1,615 students)
MidlandU vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or Linfield?
- Linfield University is 24.5% more expensive to attend than MidlandU for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Linfield than Midland University ($46,700.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midland University than Linfield ($22,377 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 35.1% lower than costs at Linfield University ($10,066 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Midland University as Linfield University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 9.9% larger than aid received Midland University ($29,744 vs. $27,057)
MidlandU vs. Linfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or MidlandU .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 99 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming Linfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
MidlandU vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU 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 MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Midland University (73% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $13,500 more per year than MidlandU graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $42,900)
- Linfield University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Linfield graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MidlandU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/