- Western Oregon University is a public school while Linfield University (LC) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Oregon.
- LC has more expensive tuition of $49,530 than Western Oregon University ($30,735).
- Western Oregon University has tighter acceptance rate of 80.59% than LC (80.77%).
- Western Oregon University is larger with 3,751 students than LC (1,754 students).
| Western Oregon University View More Rivals | Linfield University View More Rivals | |
| #11 in Oregon | Rankings | #103 in Liberal Arts Colleges #5 in Oregon |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Monmouth, OR | Location | McMinnville, OR |
Western Oregon State College| Known as | LC | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,025 Oregon residents $30,735 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $49,530 |
| $18,432 Oregon residents $18,585 out-of-state | Graduate | $36,173 |
| $7,927 | Financial Aid | $27,730 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 | Application Fee | $50 |
| 80.59% | Acceptance Rate | 80.77% |
| 30.66% | Yield | 21.30% |
| 1,050 SAT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,751 | Total Students | 1,754 |
| 3,320 | Undergraduate | 1,720 |
| 431 | Graduate | 34 |
| 706 | Online Enrollment | 106 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 70% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $43,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $60,300 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,300) $9,122 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,164) $7,480 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 288 Full-time 41 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 133 Full-time 113 Part-time |
| 708 Full-time 96 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 368 Full-time 153 Part-time |
| $62,852 for Faculties $60,524 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,362 for Faculties $59,773 Part-time |