Linfeld University vs University of Redlands

Linfield University-McMinnville Campus and University of Redlands, 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, allowing more students to pursue their academic aspirations. In contrast, University of Redlands, located in sunny Southern California, maintains a more selective admissions process. While Linfield's student body is predominantly composed of undergraduates, Redlands offers a more diverse mix of undergraduate and graduate students. Both universities excel in different areas of study; Linfield is renowned for its strong liberal arts and sciences programs, while Redlands shines in the fields of business, music, and education. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover further distinctions between these two exceptional universities and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

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

Admission
Acceptance rate	84.6%	83.0%
Application fees	$50	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1110 - 1280
ACT range	N/A	26 - 31
Students submitting SAT score		4.0%
Students submitting ACT score		1.0%
Total number of applicants	2,187	3,746
Total number of admissions given out	1,850	3,108
Admitted students who chose to enroll	315	508
Yield rate	17.0%	16.3%
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	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$62,182	$73,732
Average net price	$28,691	$21,578
Tuition	$45,340	$53,716
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,260 Meal plan: $5,940	Room/dormitory: $11,486 Meal plan: $4,076
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 $41,240
Students receiving federal student loan	64.0% Average amount $5,470	49.0% Average amount $7,891
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $16,828	21.0% Average amount $4,404

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,283 Men 39.7% Women 60.3%	2,644 Men 40.2% Women 59.8%
Graduate students	14 Men 64.3% Women 35.7%	1,415 Men 35.7% Women 64.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	1.3%	1.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	1,125	1,672
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Social Sciences Communication and Journalism	Education Business Social Sciences Natural Resources and Conservation Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	67.3%	69.4%
Dropout rate	31.6%	29.6%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
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	Marketing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $87,604 Year 3: $83,065 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,763 Year 2: $79,037 Year 3: $79,897 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $71,327 Year 2: $73,562 Year 3: $76,277 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $71,278 Year 2: $70,009 Year 3: $75,742 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,777 Year 2: $64,328 Year 3: $75,724 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,126 Year 2: $53,244 Year 3: $63,383 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,683 Year 2: $53,497 Year 3: $62,920 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,253 Year 2: $56,302 Year 3: $62,006 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,914 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $47,944 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,863 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $45,923

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