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McMinnville, OR · Forest Grove, OR
| Linfield University | Pacific University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $26,536/yr | $35,273/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $20,059/yr | $23,318/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $23,223 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,664/yr | $23,607/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,806/yr | $29,844/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,070/yr | $34,369/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $32,519/yr | $40,911/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $246/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,640/yr | $15,620/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,640/yr | $12,252/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $400/yr | $1,050/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,200/yr | $1,800/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $65,935/yr | $72,374/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $50,850/yr | $56,374/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $50,850/yr | $56,374/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 30% | 28% |
| Students taking federal loans | 84% | 81% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 85% | 90% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 900–1240 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1090 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 18–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 16–27 · Math 18–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,963 | 2,817 |
| Students accepted | 1,726 | 2,585 |
| Students who enrolled | 345 | 400 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 8% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 4% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 70% | 67% |
| Freshmen who come back | 80% | 79% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $78,638/yr | $60,583/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $49,821–$111,142 | $38,184–$86,206 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 75% | 70% |
| White students graduating | 76% | 65% |
| Black students graduating | 33% | 71% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 67% | 53% |
| Asian students graduating | 67% | 85% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $70,643/yr | $46,936/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 55% | 55% |
| Pell students who graduate | 71% | 53% |
| First-gen students who finish | 72% | 62% |
| Low-income students who finish | 72% | 62% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $73,550/yr | $54,158/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 46% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 7% | Parks, Recreation & Fitness 17% · Health Professions 17% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 46% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 17% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees | Health Professions — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 6% of degrees | Education — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 6% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $95,604/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $117,165/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 7.3% | 12% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,621 | 1,516 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 57 | 1,838 |
| Average professor pay | $7,672/mo | $9,129/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 68% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Median family income | $61,012 | $64,458 |
| Setting | Town (distant) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | McMinnville, OR | Forest Grove, OR |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1858 | 1849 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Men | 36% | 44% |
| Women | 64% | 56% |
| White students | 57% | 42% |
| Black students | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 23% | 20% |
| Asian students | 5.9% | 13% |
| Two or more races | 7.9% | 14% |
| Other / not reported | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 30% | 29% |
| Part-time students | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 11% | 8.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,007/yr | $12,774/yr |
| Endowment | $117.8M | $64.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,098 | 1,048 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,730/yr | $8,290/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,330/yr | $6,768/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 23 | 24 |
| Student athletes | 486 | 585 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $4.7M | $5.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.4M | $5.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $68,361 | $86,285 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.