SPU Seattle vs Lynnfield School of Nursing

Seattle Pacific University and Linfield University-School of Nursing offer distinct educational experiences for aspiring nurses. Seattle Pacific University, located in the vibrant city of Seattle, Washington, boasts a higher acceptance rate (75%) compared to Linfield University-School of Nursing's 67%. Both institutions offer a strong nursing program, but Seattle Pacific University's focus on Christian values and its larger student body (4,680 undergraduates) may appeal to those seeking a faith-based education and a diverse campus community. Linfield University-School of Nursing, situated in the charming town of McMinnville, Oregon, offers a smaller student body (1,400 undergraduates) and a focus on personalized attention. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more about the differences in popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and other key factors that can help you make an informed decision about your nursing education journey.

	Linfield University-School of Nursing	Seattle Pacific University
Overview
Location	Portland, Oregon	Seattle, Washington
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	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		82.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	91.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1050 - 1300
ACT range	N/A	20 - 28
Students submitting SAT score		21.0%
Students submitting ACT score		11.0%
Total number of applicants		4,359
Total number of admissions given out		4,008
Admitted students who chose to enroll		580
Yield rate		14.5%
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		$53,766
Average net price		$26,153
Tuition		$35,100
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $7,350 Meal plan: $6,054
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		99.0% Average amount $37,230
Students receiving federal student loan		55.0% Average amount $5,468
Students taking out private loans		5.0% Average amount $14,470

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	343 Men 15.2% Women 84.8%	2,640 Men 32.8% Women 67.2%
Graduate students	16 Men 0.0% Women 100.0%	803 Men 26.0% Women 74.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	26.8%
International students	N/A	5.5%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	1,779
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Washington California Hawaii Oregon Colorado

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

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	65.9%
Dropout rate	N/A	21.2%
Transferred out	N/A	12.7%
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	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $107,437 Year 2: $94,408 Year 3: $97,823 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $67,680 Year 2: $66,077 Year 3: $92,654 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $74,811 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $84,509 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,224 Year 2: $71,463 Year 3: $76,324 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $75,938 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,417 Year 2: $56,802 Year 3: $66,654 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,558 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $65,753 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,574 Year 2: $49,875 Year 3: $65,360 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,899 Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $63,623 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,789 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $61,011

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