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Overview |
Lynn University | Piedmont College | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Demorest, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 1,843 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #522 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | piedmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | Piedmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $28,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $28,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $11,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $18,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $24,065 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Lynn University | Piedmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | 2,331 | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | 1,500 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1185 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lynn University | Piedmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | Piedmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $23,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $245 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | Piedmont College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
Lynn University | Piedmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | Piedmont College | ||
| 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 Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (3,520 students vs. 1,843 students)
Lynn University vs. Piedmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or Piedmont College?
- Lynn University is 37.4% more expensive to attend than Piedmont College for in-state tuition ($39,800.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at Lynn University than Piedmont College ($39,800.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than Lynn University ($18,792 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Piedmont College are 14.2% lower than costs at Lynn University ($11,562 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College than Lynn University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Piedmont College students is 24.3% larger than aid received Lynn University ($24,065 vs. $19,353)
Lynn University vs. Piedmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or Piedmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Piedmont College or Lynn University .
- The average SAT score at Lynn University (999) is 4 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming Lynn University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Piedmont College (22)
- Accepted freshman Piedmont College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Lynn University (3.3)
- Lynn University has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Lynn University vs. Piedmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or Piedmont College? 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 Piedmont College and Lynn University.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than Lynn University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lynn University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $41,000)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $5,986 lower median federal student loan debt than Piedmont College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $23,736)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Piedmont College graduates. ($183 vs. $245)
- More Lynn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/