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Overview |
Linfield | EMU | ||
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,754 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | linfield.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Linfield | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,700 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,700 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,585 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,744 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Linfield | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,122 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 1,882 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Linfield | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
Linfield | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 13% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Linfield | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Linfield University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (1,754 students vs. 1,334 students)
Linfield vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or EMU?
- Linfield University is 15.1% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Linfield than Eastern Mennonite University ($46,700.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Linfield ($23,783 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 11.1% lower than costs at Linfield University ($12,240 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Linfield University ($30,460 vs. $29,744)
Linfield vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Linfield .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 52 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Linfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Linfield (88.7%)
Linfield vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield or EMU? 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 EMU and Linfield.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (73% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $12,500 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $1,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Linfield graduates. ($23,450 vs. $25,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Linfield graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Linfield students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/