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Overview |
Lynn University | PLU | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Lynn University | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1185 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lynn University | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $266 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lynn University | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | PLU | ||
| 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 PLU based on total student enrollment (3,520 students vs. 2,633 students)
Lynn University vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Lynn University for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $39,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at PLU than Lynn University ($49,472.00 vs. $39,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Lynn University ($24,825 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 11.6% lower than costs at Lynn University ($11,826 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lynn University as Pacific Lutheran University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 88.3% larger than aid received Lynn University ($36,435 vs. $19,353)
Lynn University vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Lynn University .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Lutheran University (1117) is 118 points higher than at Lynn University (999)
- Incoming PLU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lynn University (22)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Lynn University (3.3)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Lynn University (80.1%)
Lynn University vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or PLU? 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 PLU and Lynn University.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Lynn University (66% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Lynn University graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $45,600)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $8,050 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,800)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($183 vs. $266)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lynn University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/