North Central vs Linfeld University

North Central College and Linfield University-McMinnville Campus, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. North Central College, nestled in Naperville, Illinois, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a more diverse student body. Linfield University-McMinnville Campus, located in McMinnville, Oregon, stands out with its smaller class sizes, fostering a close-knit community. Both institutions excel in different areas of study, with North Central College excelling in business and nursing, while Linfield University-McMinnville Campus shines in the liberal arts and sciences. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, such as graduation rates, cost of attendance, and student life, to determine which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Linfield University-McMinnville Campus	North Central College
Overview
Location	McMinnville, Oregon	Naperville, Illinois
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%	77.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	84.6%	68.4%
Application fees	$50	$25
SAT range	N/A	1030 - 1230
ACT range	N/A	22 - 28
Students submitting SAT score		43.0%
Students submitting ACT score		17.0%
Total number of applicants	2,187	4,551
Total number of admissions given out	1,850	3,113
Admitted students who chose to enroll	315	512
Yield rate	17.0%	16.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$62,182	$61,098
Average net price	$28,691	$26,207
Tuition	$45,340	$42,026
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,260 Meal plan: $5,940	Room/dormitory: $7,998 Meal plan: $3,890
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $31,317	100.0% Average amount $28,670
Students receiving federal student loan	64.0% Average amount $5,470	60.0% Average amount $5,156
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $16,828	25.0% Average amount $6,992

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,283 Men 39.7% Women 60.3%	2,404 Men 48.4% Women 51.6%
Graduate students	14 Men 64.3% Women 35.7%	324 Men 29.3% Women 70.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	26.8%
International students	1.3%	3.7%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,125	1,333
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Ohio Michigan

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Social Sciences Communication and Journalism	Business Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	67.3%	64.4%
Dropout rate	31.6%	35.1%
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	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,561 Year 2: $63,501 Year 3: $74,669 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,155 Year 2: $62,260 Year 3: $71,061 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,815 Year 2: $58,921 Year 3: $66,245 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,117 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $64,795 Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,621 Year 2: $45,305 Year 3: $51,292 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,923 Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $50,109 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,795 Year 2: $43,000 Year 3: $49,516 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,391 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $47,721 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,154 Year 2: $45,584 Year 3: $46,743 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,411 Year 2: $40,441 Year 3: $44,647

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