Linfeld University vs University of Puget Sound

Linfield University-McMinnville Campus and University of Puget Sound, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Linfield, nestled in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. In contrast, University of Puget Sound, located in the vibrant city of Tacoma, Washington, maintains a more selective admissions process. While Linfield's student body is predominantly composed of undergraduates, University of Puget Sound offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, catering to a diverse range of academic pursuits. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further distinctions, including popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more, to determine which university best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Linfield University-McMinnville Campus	University of Puget Sound
Overview
Location	McMinnville, Oregon	Tacoma, Washington
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	81.0%	88.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	84.6%	88.3%
Application fees	$50	Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $60
SAT range	N/A	1150 - 1370
ACT range	N/A	26 - 32
Students submitting SAT score		31.0%
Students submitting ACT score		20.0%
Total number of applicants	2,187	5,025
Total number of admissions given out	1,850	4,437
Admitted students who chose to enroll	315	409
Yield rate	17.0%	9.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$62,182	$73,134
Average net price	$28,691	$28,221
Tuition	$45,340	$55,390
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,260 Meal plan: $5,940	Room/dormitory: $7,450 Meal plan: $6,500
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $31,317	99.0% Average amount $31,818
Students receiving federal student loan	64.0% Average amount $5,470	40.0% Average amount $5,021
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $16,828	4.0% Average amount $19,731

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,283 Men 39.7% Women 60.3%	1,866 Men 42.6% Women 57.4%
Graduate students	14 Men 64.3% Women 35.7%	307 Men 21.5% Women 78.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	74.7%
International students	1.3%	0.2%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,125	1,726
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	California Washington Oregon Colorado Minnesota

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Social Sciences Communication and Journalism	Health Professions Education Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Foreign Languages and Literatures
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	67.3%	74.2%
Dropout rate	31.6%	3.7%
Transferred out	N/A	22.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $83,056 Year 2: $83,349 Year 3: $87,592 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,530 Year 2: $47,650 Year 3: $62,653 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,453 Year 2: $49,019 Year 3: $58,488 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,659 Year 2: $44,468 Year 3: $52,090 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,339 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $47,348 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,004 Year 2: $41,441 Year 3: $42,687 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,519 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $38,947 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,345 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: N/A Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: N/A Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,712 Year 2: $34,856 Year 3: N/A	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,730 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $84,211 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $73,526 Year 2: $73,769 Year 3: $75,695 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,518 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $66,616 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,899 Year 2: $54,331 Year 3: $62,873 Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,324 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $58,198 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,383 Year 2: $41,789 Year 3: $52,400 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,980 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $49,196 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,816 Year 2: $31,848 Year 3: $43,453 Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,720 Year 2: $30,047 Year 3: $42,288 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,004 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $41,574

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