How does one pay for a School Like Linfield or University of Portland?

kamaboko · Mar 3, 2011

They accept limbs and organs as partial payment. You may also consider donating your first child. :-) Yes, it is expensive. I only applied to two community colleges. If I get in, great. If not, the big lady has sang and it's time to move on to other pastures. I won't pay three times as much for the same class at a Uni as opposed to a CC. Already been down that road. Best of luck to you though.

airbender · Mar 3, 2011

I think it's worth it for the tuition at U of P, OHSU, or Linfield. They all have great reputations within the community, are formally affiliated with one of the 3 major hospital systems in Portland, and great NCLEX rates.

I submitted my FAFSA for all the schools I applied to, and I'm eligible for a Pell grant, plus about 17K per year. Linfield told me that almost every student received a partial scholarship from the school. Luckily, I could probably qualify for a private loan through my bank, with a decent interest rate. And if I can do work study, I will. The loan amounts are scary, but they have a low interest, and can be paid off very slowly, all the while improving your credit.

Gotta accentuate the positive! It is intimidating, but worth it, in my humble opinion. Good luck!

Ginnym1981 · Mar 4, 2011

Not sure how true this is BUT

CC are for 2 years-roughly about $16K (Not including living expenses)

Then you add in your 3rd year at OHSU for your BA. This last year is really expensive. I've heard that it ends up being *close* to the same as the private schools.

With Linfield (at least-I don't know about UP) it's a 2 year program and your coming out with your BA faster. Thats 1 year sooner that you can begin working.

So I don't know. I really struggle with what I'll do if I get accepted to a CC and Linfield. Which route is right for me?

I would like to get done faster (I turn 30 this year and have been putting of getting married and having more children until I'm done) BUT student loans scare the crap out of me! haha

At this point I'm just praying for an acceptance letter SOMEWHERE!

kamaboko · Mar 4, 2011

Not sure how true this is BUT
CC are for 2 years-roughly about $16K (Not including living expenses)
Then you add in your 3rd year at OHSU for your BA. This last year is really expensive. I've heard that it ends up being *close* to the same as the private schools.
With Linfield (at least-I don't know about UP) it's a 2 year program and your coming out with your BA faster. Thats 1 year sooner that you can begin working.
So I don't know. I really struggle with what I'll do if I get accepted to a CC and Linfield. Which route is right for me?
I would like to get done faster (I turn 30 this year and have been putting of getting married and having more children until I'm done) BUT student loans scare the crap out of me! haha
At this point I'm just praying for an acceptance letter SOMEWHERE!

I think there's a difference. A CC is about $75/credit hour where as a private university such as OHSU is $298/credit hour. So for a five credit hour class the difference is $375 vs $1490. I which of the two I'd rather pay if the classes are the same.

Ginnym1981 · Mar 4, 2011

I think there's a difference. A CC is about $75/credit hour where as a private university such as OHSU is $298/credit hour. So for a five credit hour class the difference is $375 vs $1490. I which of the two I'd rather pay if the classes are the same.

Oh, I know there's quite a difference between the CC and private schools.

I was just thinking that since you were done a year earlier with the private schools that it might be close to wash when you consider the fact that you could spend your 3rd year working instead of still being in school at OHSU.

Make sense?

I don't know I guess it just depends on how you want to look at things. What's more important? Time or money?

I applied to both, so I plan to look into it in more detail *if* I'm lucky enough to get into a CC program and a private school like Linfield (the only private school I applied to)

pdxmomazon · Mar 11, 2011

I think there's a difference. A CC is about $75/credit hour where as a private university such as OHSU is $298/credit hour. So for a five credit hour class the difference is $375 vs $1490. I which of the two I'd rather pay if the classes are the same.

True, but when I was deciding where to apply, I asked my nurse friends and one of them who I really trust gave me some great advice. She said that if you want to work in a hospital in Portland, having a BSN from UP or Linfield was worth the extra money. They are known for producing high quality grads. With such a tight job market, the name of the school across the top of your diploma can matter a lot. I'm not saying that you don't get a great education through OCNE, but if the perception is that UP/Linfield produce more qualified grads, sign me up and I'll take out the loans!

kamaboko · Mar 11, 2011

True, but when I was deciding where to apply, I asked my nurse friends and one of them who I really trust gave me some great advice. She said that if you want to work in a hospital in Portland, having a BSN from UP or Linfield was worth the extra money. They are known for producing high quality grads. With such a tight job market, the name of the school across the top of your diploma can matter a lot. I'm not saying that you don't get a great education through OCNE, but if the perception is that UP/Linfield produce more qualified grads, sign me up and I'll take out the loans!

I don't disagree that having a BSN is essential in today's job market. I'm just saying save the money on the lower division (e.g., 200 level) classes, then bridge over to a four-year BSN program. I will also say you're talking to someone has has three degrees and have gone down the private university path. Moreover, my younger brother is a prof at a private university. 100 and 200 level classes at the CC or Uni level are virtually identical and typically use the same text books.

soyalikeme · Apr 3, 2011

Does anyone have an opinion about which school is better, University of Portland or Linfield?

Giulia · Apr 15, 2011

my family and i visited UP last December. It was pretty incredible. The program has vaulted from 72nd in USNWR Grad Nursing Schools Ranking to 50th (well, they're are lots of ties, but UP is trending as well as they advertise!).

It is an incredibly beautiful place too.

ArtOHSU · Apr 19, 2011

I think you're right, with BS in Nursing or ADN you get the same pay anyway. I'd rather get into community college and graduate without owing $50-60K. I applied to both univ and CC but I hope get into CC.

ValerieBPDX · Apr 19, 2011

The pay scale was the same (or real close) for all RNs but many hospitals aren't hiring new ADNs anymore. Providence H&S is hiring only BSNs now. With the job market so tight (though I hear the situation will be getting better by the time we all graduate), I will feel better with a BSN.