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Overview |
Lynn University | Baker | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Baldwin City, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #716 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | bakeru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | Baker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $31,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $31,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $23,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $23,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Lynn University | Baker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | 712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1185 | 970/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lynn University | Baker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | Baker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $56,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | Baker | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Lynn University | Baker | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | Baker | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lynn University is larger than than Baker based on total student enrollment (3,520 students vs. 2,105 students)
Lynn University vs. Baker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or Baker?
- Lynn University is 25.9% more expensive to attend than Baker for in-state tuition ($39,800.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Lynn University than Baker University ($39,800.00 vs. $31,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baker University than Lynn University ($23,957 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baker University are 39.8% lower than costs at Lynn University ($9,440 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baker University than Lynn University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baker University students is 20.4% larger than aid received Lynn University ($23,294 vs. $19,353)
Lynn University vs. Baker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or Baker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baker or Lynn University .
- The average SAT score at Baker University (1048) is 49 points higher than at Lynn University (999)
- Incoming Baker students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lynn University (22)
- Accepted freshman Baker students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Lynn University (3.3)
- Baker has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Lynn University (80.1%)
Lynn University vs. Baker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or Baker? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Baker and Lynn University.
- The graduation rate at Baker is higher than Lynn University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Baker University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Lynn University graduates after ten years. ($56,000 vs. $45,600)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $7,249 lower median federal student loan debt than Baker graduates. ($17,750 vs. $24,999)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Baker graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More Baker graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lynn University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/