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Overview |
Linfield | Pacific | ||
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,754 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | linfield.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Linfield | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,700 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,700 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,585 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,744 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Linfield | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,122 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 1,882 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 1010/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Linfield | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $270 |
Diversity |
Linfield | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 13% | 12% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Linfield | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | Pacific | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific University is larger than than Linfield based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 1,754 students)
Linfield vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 9% more expensive to attend than Linfield for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $46,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Pacific than Linfield University ($50,884.00 vs. $46,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Linfield University than Pacific ($31,585 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Linfield University are 5.9% lower than costs at Pacific University ($13,600 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 12.1% larger than aid received Linfield University ($33,340 vs. $29,744)
Linfield vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Linfield .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 29 points higher than at Linfield (1061)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Linfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Linfield (3.71)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Linfield (88.7%)
Linfield vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Linfield.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Pacific University (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $46,800)
- Linfield University students graduate with a $1,156 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,156)
- Linfield graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($258 vs. $270)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/