Westminster College vs Linfeld University

Westminster College and Linfield University-McMinnville Campus, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Westminster, located in Fulton, Missouri, boasts a higher acceptance rate (75%) compared to Linfield's 68%. With a larger student body, Westminster fosters a diverse community, while Linfield's smaller size cultivates a close-knit atmosphere. Both institutions excel in various academic disciplines, with Westminster excelling in fields like Business, Education, and Psychology, and Linfield shining in areas such as Biology, English, and Mathematics. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including graduation rates, student demographics, and additional factors, to determine which institution best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Linfield University-McMinnville Campus	Westminster College
Overview
Location	McMinnville, Oregon	New Wilmington, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	Town: Distant	Town: Fringe
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%	89.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	84.6%	82.1%
Application fees	$50
SAT range	N/A	1040 - 1258
ACT range	N/A	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		31.0%
Students submitting ACT score		10.0%
Total number of applicants	2,187	2,475
Total number of admissions given out	1,850	2,033
Admitted students who chose to enroll	315	305
Yield rate	17.0%	15.0%
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	$52,150
Average net price	$28,691	$20,258
Tuition	$45,340	$37,630
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,260 Meal plan: $5,940	$11,670
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 $30,669
Students receiving federal student loan	64.0% Average amount $5,470	78.0% Average amount $5,696
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $16,828	28.0% Average amount $12,975

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,283 Men 39.7% Women 60.3%	1,163 Men 46.3% Women 53.7%
Graduate students	14 Men 64.3% Women 35.7%	62 Men 32.3% Women 67.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	1.3%	0.2%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	Town: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	1,125	998
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences Social Sciences Communication and Journalism	Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business Social Sciences Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	67.3%	72.8%
Dropout rate	31.6%	11.9%
Transferred out	N/A	13.6%
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	Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $60,526 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: $51,802 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,460 Year 2: $38,649 Year 3: $43,882 Education, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,753 Year 2: $34,847 Year 3: $41,931 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: $38,405 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: $36,169 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: N/A Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,600 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: N/A

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