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Overview |
Linfield | Northwest University | ||
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,754 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | linfield.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Linfield | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,700 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,700 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,585 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,744 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Linfield | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,122 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 1,882 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Linfield | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 13% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Linfield | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | Northwest University | ||
| 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 Northwest University based on total student enrollment (1,754 students vs. 1,014 students)
Linfield vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or Northwest University?
- Linfield University is 35.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Linfield than Northwest University ($46,700.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest University than Linfield ($23,722 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 34.1% lower than costs at Linfield University ($10,140 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University as Northwest University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 32.3% larger than aid received Northwest University ($29,744 vs. $22,486)
Linfield vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or Linfield .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 65 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming Linfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Linfield (88.7%)
Linfield vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield or Northwest University? 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 Northwest University and Linfield.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Northwest University (73% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $3,468 lower median federal student loan debt than Linfield graduates. ($21,532 vs. $25,000)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Linfield graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/