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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC FAU PLNU UCSB Cal Poly| University of San Diego | Lynn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Lynn University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Boca Raton, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 3,520 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | lynn.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Lynn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $39,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $39,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $38,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $19,353 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
USD | Lynn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 7,843 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 6,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 80.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 12.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | 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 | Dec 15, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USD | Lynn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Lynn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $183 |
Diversity |
USD | Lynn University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
USD | Lynn University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 55% | ||
Campus |
USD | Lynn University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Lynn University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 3,520 students)
USD vs. Lynn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Lynn University?
- University of San Diego is 35.2% more expensive to attend than Lynn University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $39,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at USD than Lynn University ($53,810.00 vs. $39,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of San Diego than Lynn University ($36,008 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lynn University are 28.9% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($13,200 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lynn University than University of San Diego (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 88.1% larger than aid received Lynn University ($36,408 vs. $19,353)
USD vs. Lynn University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Lynn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lynn University or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 237 points higher than at Lynn University (999)
- Incoming USD students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Lynn University (22)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Lynn University (3.3)
- Lynn University has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Lynn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Lynn University (75% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $24,600 more per year than Lynn University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $45,600)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $5,154 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,904)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($183 vs. $236)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lynn University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/