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Overview |
Lynn University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Lynn University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1185 | 940/1190 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $278 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Lynn University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| 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
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Lynn University based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 3,520 students)
Lynn University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Lynn University is 5% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($39,800.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Lynn University than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($39,800.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Lynn University ($32,801 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lynn University are 42.1% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($13,200 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Lynn University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 34.2% larger than aid received Lynn University ($25,979 vs. $19,353)
Lynn University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Lynn University .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Lynn University (80.1%)
Lynn University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Lynn University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Lynn University (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lynn University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $40,100)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $9,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,900)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($183 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lynn University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/