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FAU McMurry University UMHB Palm Beach Atlantic FIU St. Thomas University Flagler JU Rollins Barry University FGCU Stetson University| Lynn University | Hardin Simmons University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lynn University | HSU | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 1,765 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #741 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $9,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $22,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $22,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Lynn University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | 88.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1185 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lynn University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | HSU | ||
| 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 HSU based on total student enrollment (3,520 students vs. 1,765 students)
Lynn University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or HSU?
- Lynn University is 29.7% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($39,800.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at Lynn University than Hardin Simmons University ($39,800.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Lynn University ($22,636 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 32.3% lower than costs at Lynn University ($9,980 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Lynn University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hardin Simmons University students is 17.3% larger than aid received Lynn University ($22,695 vs. $19,353)
Lynn University vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Lynn University .
- The average SAT score at Hardin Simmons University (1030) is 31 points higher than at Lynn University (999)
- Incoming Lynn University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Lynn University (3.3)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Lynn University (80.1%)
Lynn University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or HSU? 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 HSU and Lynn University.
- The graduation rate at HSU is higher than Lynn University (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Hardin Simmons University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Lynn University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,600)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $8,239 lower median federal student loan debt than HSU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,989)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than HSU graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lynn University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/