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FAU Palm Beach Atlantic FIU St. Thomas University Flagler JU Rollins Barry University FGCU Stetson University Nova St. Leo University| Lynn University | Beacon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lynn University | Beacon College | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $46,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $46,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $43,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $20,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Lynn University | Beacon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | 416 | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | 216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1035/1185 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lynn University | Beacon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | Beacon College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lynn University | Beacon College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | Beacon College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lynn University is larger than than Beacon College based on total student enrollment (3,520 students vs. 501 students)
Lynn University vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or Beacon College?
- Beacon College is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Lynn University for in-state tuition ($46,420.00 vs. $39,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Beacon College than Lynn University ($46,420.00 vs. $39,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lynn University than Beacon College ($38,728 vs. $43,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lynn University are 7.8% lower than costs at Beacon College ($13,200 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lynn University than Beacon College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beacon College students is 8.2% larger than aid received Lynn University ($20,933 vs. $19,353)
Lynn University vs. Beacon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon College or Lynn University .
- Accepted freshman Lynn University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Beacon College (3.2)
- Lynn University has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Beacon College (51.9%)
Lynn University vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or Beacon College? 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 Beacon College and Lynn University.
- The graduation rate at Beacon College is higher than Lynn University (82% vs. 42%)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Beacon College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,000)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Beacon College graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More Lynn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Beacon College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/