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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Linfield | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 1,754 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $46,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $46,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $31,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 2,122 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 1,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 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 |
Wesleyan College | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 13% | ||
| % International | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,754 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Linfield?
- Linfield University is 76.6% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at Linfield than Wesleyan College ($46,700.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Linfield ($13,900 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 23.7% lower than costs at Linfield University ($10,996 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as Linfield University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 19.9% larger than aid received Wesleyan College ($29,744 vs. $24,800)
Wesleyan College vs. Linfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Wesleyan College (73% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $20,300 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $36,100)
- Linfield University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Linfield graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/