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FAU UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate| Lynn University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lynn University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 29% |
Admission |
Lynn University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1035/1185 | |||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lynn University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $237 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Lynn University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | Wake Forest | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Lynn University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 3,520 students)
Lynn University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 53.3% more expensive to attend than Lynn University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $39,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.3% higher at Wake Forest than Lynn University ($61,012.00 vs. $39,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Lynn University ($26,197 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lynn University are 26.2% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($13,200 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lynn University than Wake Forest University (99% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 180.2% larger than aid received Lynn University ($54,233 vs. $19,353)
Lynn University vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Lynn University .
- Lynn University has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Lynn University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Lynn University.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Lynn University (88% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $31,600 more per year than Lynn University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $45,600)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wake Forest graduates. ($17,750 vs. $23,000)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Wake Forest graduates. ($183 vs. $237)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lynn University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/