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Overview |
Montreat College | Linfield | ||
| Location | Montreat, NC | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 932 | 1,726 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #232 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montreat.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montreat College | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,460 | $48,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $48,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,730 | $14,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,294 | $31,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,528 | $32,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Montreat College | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,154 | 1,963 | ||
| Admitted | 1,412 | 1,726 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.6% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1050/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Montreat College | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montreat College | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Montreat College | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 13% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Montreat College | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Montreat College | 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 Montreat College based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 932 students)
Montreat College vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montreat College or Linfield?
- Linfield University is 54.7% more expensive to attend than Montreat College for in-state tuition ($48,680.00 vs. $31,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.7% higher at Linfield than Montreat College ($48,680.00 vs. $31,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montreat College than Linfield ($26,294 vs. $31,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montreat College are 31% lower than costs at Linfield University ($10,730 vs. $14,060)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College as Linfield University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 66.9% larger than aid received Montreat College ($32,598 vs. $19,528)
Montreat College vs. Linfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montreat College or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or Montreat College .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 101 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming Linfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Montreat College (65.6%)
Montreat College vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montreat College 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 Montreat College.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Montreat College (73% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Montreat College graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $40,900)
- Linfield University and Montreat College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Linfield University and Montreat College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montreat College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/