Mount Saint Mary's University vs Lynnfield School of Nursing

Mount Saint Mary's University and Linfield University-School of Nursing stand out as two esteemed institutions offering exceptional nursing programs. While both universities share a commitment to academic excellence and student success, they also possess distinct characteristics that set them apart. Mount Saint Mary's boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students the opportunity to pursue their nursing aspirations. Linfield University, on the other hand, offers a more diverse range of popular majors, catering to a broader spectrum of academic interests. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details regarding acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, empowering you to make an informed decision that aligns with your unique educational goals and preferences.

	Linfield University-School of Nursing	Mount Saint Mary's University
Overview
Location	Portland, Oregon	Los Angeles, California
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Large
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		73.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	90.1%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		1,710
Total number of admissions given out		1,541
Admitted students who chose to enroll		367
Yield rate		23.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		$69,092
Average net price		$24,508
Tuition		$44,088
Room & board		$12,704
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		100.0% Average amount $32,202
Students receiving federal student loan		64.0% Average amount $5,327
Students taking out private loans		2.0% Average amount $18,656

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	343 Men 15.2% Women 84.8%	1,930 Men 6.5% Women 93.5%
Graduate students	16 Men 0.0% Women 100.0%	695 Men 21.3% Women 78.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	0.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	535
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions	Health Professions Psychology Business Social Sciences Education
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	59.0%
Dropout rate	N/A	11.3%
Transferred out	N/A	27.9%
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	Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $80,705 Year 2: $82,440 Year 3: $96,293 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $84,742 Year 2: $81,662 Year 3: $95,637 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $67,666 Year 2: $82,440 Year 3: $89,999 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $69,340 Year 2: $67,660 Year 3: $71,416 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,352 Year 2: $56,579 Year 3: $58,403 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,111 Year 2: $48,265 Year 3: $57,114 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,166 Year 2: $52,385 Year 3: $52,068 Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,795 Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $47,471 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,589 Year 2: $22,871 Year 3: $41,309 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,665 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $30,097

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