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RPI FAU Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Palm Beach Atlantic Purdue FIU| Lynn University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lynn University | WPI | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Lynn University | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lynn University | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Lynn University | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | WPI | ||
| 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Lynn University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,520 students)
Lynn University vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 40.7% more expensive to attend than Lynn University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $39,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at WPI than Lynn University ($56,000.00 vs. $39,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lynn University than WPI ($38,728 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lynn University are 25.3% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($13,200 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lynn University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 39.8% larger than aid received Lynn University ($27,059 vs. $19,353)
Lynn University vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Lynn University .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Lynn University (3.3)
- Lynn University has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than WPI (57.5%)
Lynn University vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or WPI? 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 WPI and Lynn University.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Lynn University (76% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $37,100 more per year than Lynn University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $45,600)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lynn University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/