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Overview |
Idaho | Linfield | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 1,754 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $46,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $46,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $31,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Idaho | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 2,122 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 1,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 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 |
Idaho | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $258 |
Diversity |
Idaho | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 13% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Idaho | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | Linfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than Linfield based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 1,754 students)
Idaho vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Linfield?
- Linfield University is 655.4% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.7% higher at Linfield than University of Idaho ($46,700.00 vs. $25,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than Linfield ($14,954 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 37.4% lower than costs at Linfield University ($9,898 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho as Linfield University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 167.8% larger than aid received University of Idaho ($29,744 vs. $11,105)
Idaho vs. Linfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is the same at Linfield (1061)
- Incoming Idaho students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Linfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Idaho (3.47)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho 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 Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than University of Idaho (73% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Idaho graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $46,900)
- University of Idaho students graduate with a $721 lower median federal student loan debt than Linfield graduates. ($24,279 vs. $25,000)
- Idaho graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Linfield graduates. ($251 vs. $258)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/