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Overview |
Lynn University | NEC | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Lynn University | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.81 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Lynn University | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Lynn University | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | NEC | ||
| 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
- Lynn University is larger than than NEC based on total student enrollment (3,520 students vs. 2,852 students)
Lynn University vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or NEC?
- New England College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Lynn University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $39,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at NEC than Lynn University ($40,178.00 vs. $39,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New England College than Lynn University ($29,512 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lynn University are 27.3% lower than costs at New England College ($13,200 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lynn University than New England College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 51.3% larger than aid received Lynn University ($29,272 vs. $19,353)
Lynn University vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Lynn University .
- Accepted freshman Lynn University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Lynn University (80.1%)
Lynn University vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or NEC? 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 NEC and Lynn University.
- The graduation rate at Lynn University is higher than New England College (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Lynn University earn on average $6,200 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $39,400)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Lynn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/