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FAU Palm Beach Atlantic FIU St. Thomas University Flagler JU Rollins Barry University FGCU Stetson University Nova Central| Lynn University | Columbia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lynn University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Lynn University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1035/1185 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lynn University | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $227 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Lynn University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | Columbia College | ||
| 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
- Columbia College is larger than than Lynn University based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 3,520 students)
Lynn University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or Columbia College?
- Lynn University is 63.6% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($39,800.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at Lynn University than Columbia College ($39,800.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Lynn University ($22,824 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 52.2% lower than costs at Lynn University ($8,670 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lynn University than Columbia College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lynn University students is 41% larger than aid received Columbia College ($19,353 vs. $13,725)
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Lynn University .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Lynn University (3.3)
Lynn University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Lynn University.
- The graduation rate at Lynn University is higher than Columbia College (42% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Lynn University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $41,800)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $4,284 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,034)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($183 vs. $227)
- More Lynn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/