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Overview |
Linfield | Converse College | ||
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,754 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | linfield.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Linfield | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,700 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,700 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,585 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,744 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Linfield | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,122 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 1,882 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 1020/1235 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Linfield | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Linfield | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 13% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Linfield | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | Converse College | ||
| 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
- Linfield University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (1,754 students vs. 1,284 students)
Linfield vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or Converse College?
- Linfield University is 121.7% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.7% higher at Linfield than Converse College ($46,700.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than Linfield ($19,653 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Converse College are 7.4% lower than costs at Linfield University ($12,664 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 98.8% larger than aid received Converse College ($29,744 vs. $14,959)
Linfield vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or Linfield .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 21 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming Linfield students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Linfield (3.71)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Linfield vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield or Converse College? 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 Converse College and Linfield.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Converse College (73% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $23,400 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $33,000)
- Linfield University students graduate with a $1,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,952)
- Linfield graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/