- Linfield University (LC) is a private school while Portland State University (Portland State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Oregon.
- LC has more expensive tuition of $49,530 than Portland State ($30,138).
- LC has tighter acceptance rate of 80.77% than Portland State (92.44%).
- Portland State is larger with 21,609 students than LC (1,754 students).
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| #103 in Liberal Arts Colleges #5 in Oregon | Rankings | #194 in National Universities #9 in Oregon |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| McMinnville, OR | Location | Portland, OR |
LC| Known as | Portland State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $49,530 | Undergraduate | $11,238 Oregon residents $30,138 out-of-state |
| $36,173 | Graduate | $17,202 Oregon residents $24,693 out-of-state |
| $27,730 | Financial Aid | $8,819 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $67 graduate |
| 80.77% | Acceptance Rate | 92.44% |
| 21.30% | Yield | 30.62% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 1,754 | Total Students | 21,609 |
| 1,720 | Undergraduate | 16,862 |
| 34 | Graduate | 4,747 |
| 106 | Online Enrollment | 3,937 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 70% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $60,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,164) $7,480 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,138) $7,365 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 133 Full-time 113 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 742 Full-time 727 Part-time |
| 368 Full-time 153 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,303 Full-time 840 Part-time |
| $66,362 for Faculties $59,773 Part-time | Average Salary | $93,029 for Faculties $72,194 Part-time |