University of Portland vs Lynnfield School of Nursing

When it comes to choosing a nursing program, University of Portland and Linfield University-School of Nursing stand out as two excellent options. Both offer rigorous academic programs, experienced faculty, and supportive learning environments. However, there are some key differences between the two institutions that prospective students should consider. For instance, University of Portland has a lower acceptance rate and a smaller student body, while Linfield University-School of Nursing offers a wider range of undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. Additionally, the two universities differ in terms of their popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. To help you make an informed decision, we have compiled a comprehensive comparison table that highlights the key differences between these two nursing programs. Explore the table to find the institution that best aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Linfield University-School of Nursing	University of Portland
Overview
Location	Portland, Oregon	Portland, Oregon
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		90.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	81.2%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $50	$50
SAT range	N/A	1165 - 1360
ACT range	N/A	26 - 31
Students submitting SAT score		18.0%
Students submitting ACT score		10.0%
Total number of applicants		12,044
Total number of admissions given out		9,778
Admitted students who chose to enroll		911
Yield rate		9.3%
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		$63,438
Average net price		$35,535
Tuition		$49,424
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $10,556 Meal plan: $6,248
Available payment plans		Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		100.0% Average amount $30,748
Students receiving federal student loan		43.0% Average amount $4,884
Students taking out private loans		4.0% Average amount $21,458

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	343 Men 15.2% Women 84.8%	3,589 Men 38.0% Women 62.0%
Graduate students	16 Men 0.0% Women 100.0%	444 Men 35.1% Women 64.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	69.7%
International students	N/A	3.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	2,166
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Oregon California Washington Hawaii Colorado

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions	Education Engineering Business Health Professions Computer and Information Science
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	80.8%
Dropout rate	N/A	3.6%
Transferred out	N/A	15.4%
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 (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $100,806 Year 2: $132,866 Year 3: $127,021 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,456 Year 2: $85,538 Year 3: $107,900 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $82,660 Year 2: $78,612 Year 3: $85,638 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,479 Year 2: $72,510 Year 3: $80,550 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,084 Year 2: $70,296 Year 3: $76,962 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,009 Year 2: $61,144 Year 3: $70,813 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,727 Year 2: $48,041 Year 3: $68,336 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,261 Year 2: $58,402 Year 3: $67,610 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,438 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $65,757 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,067 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $60,165

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