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Overview |
SHU | Lynn University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Boca Raton, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 3,520 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | lynn.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Lynn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $39,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $39,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $38,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $19,353 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SHU | Lynn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 7,843 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 6,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 80.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 12.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1035/1185 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SHU | Lynn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Lynn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $183 |
Diversity |
SHU | Lynn University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
SHU | Lynn University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 55% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Lynn University | ||
| 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Lynn University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,520 students)
SHU vs. Lynn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Lynn University?
- Sacred Heart University is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Lynn University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $39,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at SHU than Lynn University ($46,310.00 vs. $39,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lynn University than SHU ($38,728 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lynn University are 32.7% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($13,200 vs. $17,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University as Lynn University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Lynn University ($19,484 vs. $19,353)
SHU vs. Lynn University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Lynn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lynn University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Lynn University (3.3)
- Lynn University has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Lynn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Lynn University? 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 Lynn University and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Lynn University (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Lynn University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $45,600)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,000)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lynn University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/