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Overview |
Lynn University | Merrimack | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | North Andover, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 5,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | merrimack.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | Merrimack | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $45,815 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $45,815 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $18,295 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $37,296 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $27,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Lynn University | Merrimack | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | 13,175 | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | 9,833 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Lynn University | Merrimack | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | Merrimack | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | Merrimack | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Lynn University | Merrimack | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | Merrimack | ||
| 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
- Merrimack College is larger than than Lynn University based on total student enrollment (5,505 students vs. 3,520 students)
Lynn University vs. Merrimack Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or Merrimack?
- Merrimack College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Lynn University for in-state tuition ($45,815.00 vs. $39,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Merrimack than Lynn University ($45,815.00 vs. $39,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Merrimack College than Lynn University ($37,296 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lynn University are 38.6% lower than costs at Merrimack College ($13,200 vs. $18,295)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lynn University than Merrimack College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Merrimack College students is 43.3% larger than aid received Lynn University ($27,729 vs. $19,353)
Lynn University vs. Merrimack Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or Merrimack? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Merrimack or Lynn University .
- Accepted freshman Lynn University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Merrimack (3.3)
- Lynn University has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Merrimack (74.6%)
Lynn University vs. Merrimack Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or Merrimack? 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 Merrimack and Lynn University.
- The graduation rate at Merrimack is higher than Lynn University (70% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Merrimack College earn on average $12,400 more per year than Lynn University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $45,600)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Merrimack graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Merrimack graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Merrimack graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lynn University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/