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George Fox University Pacific OSU UO Portland State University Saint Martin's University University of Portland Willamette University| Capitol College | Linfield University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Linfield | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,754 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $46,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $46,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $31,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 2,122 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 1,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 13% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Capitol College | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Linfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Linfield University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,754 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Linfield?
- Linfield University is 80.8% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.8% higher at Linfield than Capitol College ($46,700.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Linfield ($25,445 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 6.1% lower than costs at Linfield University ($12,816 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 107.5% larger than aid received Capitol College ($29,744 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Linfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 38 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming Linfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol 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 Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Capitol College (73% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Linfield graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $56,400)
- Linfield University students graduate with a $736 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,736)
- Linfield graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/