Linn-Benton CC vs Blue Mountain College

Linn-Benton Community College and Blue Mountain Community College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Oregon, offer unique educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Linn-Benton, located in Albany, boasts an acceptance rate of 100%, welcoming students from all backgrounds to pursue their academic goals. Blue Mountain, nestled in Pendleton, maintains a slightly more selective admissions process with an acceptance rate of 98%. While Linn-Benton's student body is predominantly female, Blue Mountain's population is more evenly balanced between genders. Both colleges offer a wide range of programs, with Linn-Benton excelling in fields like Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Blue Mountain specializing in Agriculture and Natural Resources. Discover which college aligns best with your academic pursuits and personal preferences by exploring the comprehensive comparison table provided on this page.

	Blue Mountain Community College	Linn-Benton Community College
Overview
Location	Pendleton, Oregon	Albany, Oregon
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	City: Small
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Quarter	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	46.0%	49.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $19,726 Out of state: $22,246	In state: $24,008 Out of state: $31,063
Average net price	$13,308	$12,205
Tuition	In state: $5,040 Out of state: $7,560	In state: $5,327 Out of state: $12,382
Room & board
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	94.0% Average amount $4,682	68.0% Average amount $5,571
Students receiving federal student loan	6.0% Average amount $4,554	50.0% Average amount $5,512
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $9,258	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,224 Men 42.2% Women 57.8%	4,190 Men 44.2% Women 55.8%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	1.3%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Education Business Automotive Technology	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Automotive Technology Precision Production
Students to faculty ratio	16:1	21:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	20.1%	24.0%
Dropout rate	57.6%	56.7%
Transferred out	15.2%	10.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $23,033 Year 2: $23,340 Year 3: $29,906 Agricultural Production Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $21,894 Year 3: N/A Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $67,597 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $71,663 Year 2: $71,686 Year 3: $74,032 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $55,417 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $55,291 Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,193 Year 3: $53,623 Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $38,567 Year 2: $42,123 Year 3: $43,484 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $38,183 Year 2: $36,914 Year 3: $36,165 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,141 Year 3: $35,458 Accounting and Related Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $30,764 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $22,403 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $28,142 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: N/A

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