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Overview |
Linfield | PC | ||
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,754 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | linfield.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Linfield | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,700 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,700 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,585 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,744 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Linfield | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,122 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,882 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1210 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Linfield | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Linfield | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $269 |
Diversity |
Linfield | PC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 13% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Linfield | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Linfield | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (1,754 students vs. 1,199 students)
Linfield vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Linfield or PC?
- Linfield University is 19.8% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Linfield than Presbyterian College ($46,700.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Linfield ($21,571 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 20.4% lower than costs at Linfield University ($11,300 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 15.6% larger than aid received Linfield University ($34,379 vs. $29,744)
Linfield vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Linfield or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Linfield .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 21 points higher than at Linfield (1061)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Linfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at PC (3.6)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than PC (59.4%)
Linfield vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Linfield or PC? 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 PC and Linfield.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Presbyterian College (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $8,700 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $47,700)
- Linfield University students graduate with a $1,108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,108)
- Linfield graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/