Northwest University vs Lynnfield School of Nursing

Northwest 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 preparing students for successful careers in nursing, they also possess distinct characteristics that set them apart. Northwest University boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students the opportunity to pursue their nursing aspirations. Linfield University-School of Nursing, on the other hand, offers a more intimate learning environment with a smaller student body, fostering closer connections between students and faculty. 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 academic goals and preferences.

	Linfield University-School of Nursing	Northwest University
Overview
Location	Portland, Oregon	Kirkland, Washington
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: 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		77.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	96.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30
SAT range	N/A	985 - 1210
ACT range	N/A	24 - 32
Students submitting SAT score		19.0%
Students submitting ACT score		9.0%
Total number of applicants		473
Total number of admissions given out		454
Admitted students who chose to enroll		165
Yield rate		36.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price		$47,320
Average net price		$23,169
Tuition		$33,500
Room & board		$9,700
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		99.0% Average amount $22,775
Students receiving federal student loan		67.0% Average amount $5,369
Students taking out private loans		13.0% Average amount $13,861

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	343 Men 15.2% Women 84.8%	778 Men 34.4% Women 65.6%
Graduate students	16 Men 0.0% Women 100.0%	305 Men 36.1% Women 63.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	7.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	542
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 Business Education Theology Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio	9:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	58.1%
Dropout rate	N/A	40.9%
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	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $77,715 Year 3: $95,328 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,822 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $73,271 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,529 Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $61,321 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,155 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $60,113 International/Global Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,193 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $48,140 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,969 Year 2: $41,789 Year 3: $48,004 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,170 Year 3: $45,990 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,113 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $40,219 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,021 Year 2: $31,853 Year 3: $38,203 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,141 Year 3: $32,814

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