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Linfield University vs Pacific University

Linfield University is harder to get into (85% vs 90% admitted), and students with aid paid less there on average: $24,882 vs $35,520 a year.

Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.

Getting in
MeasureLinfield UniversityPacific University
Admit rate 85% 90%
SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) — 900–1240
ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) — 18–29
SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Not checked yet Not checked yet
Next deadline Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cost
MeasureLinfield UniversityPacific University
Sticker price per year $67,260 $74,844
Average paid after grants $24,882 $35,520
What families with aid paid, by income
MeasureLinfield UniversityPacific University
Under $30,000 $20,669 $22,328
$30,000–$48,000 $18,875 $25,697
$48,000–$75,000 $20,457 $23,763
$75,000–$110,000 $24,675 $32,119
Over $110,000 $31,216 $43,253
After you start
MeasureLinfield UniversityPacific University
Undergrads 1,621 1,516
Graduate within 6 years 65% 65%
Come back for year two 80% 80%
Median earnings 10 years after starting $81,101 $67,497
Median debt at graduation $25,000 $23,000

Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote. How we get our numbers

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