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FAU Palm Beach Atlantic FIU St. Thomas University Flagler JU Franciscan Nova Rollins FGCU Barry University UT| Lynn University | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lynn University | AMU | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Lynn University | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1185 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Lynn University | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $231 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 13% |
Students |
Lynn University | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | AMU | ||
| 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
- Lynn University is larger than than AMU based on total student enrollment (3,520 students vs. 1,310 students)
Lynn University vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or AMU?
- Lynn University is 58.1% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($39,800.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at Lynn University than Ave Maria University ($39,800.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Lynn University ($21,078 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lynn University are 1.5% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($13,200 vs. $13,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Lynn University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 10.3% larger than aid received Lynn University ($21,341 vs. $19,353)
Lynn University vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Lynn University .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 99 points higher than at Lynn University (999)
- Incoming AMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lynn University (22)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Lynn University (3.3)
- Lynn University has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than AMU (44.2%)
Lynn University vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or AMU? 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 AMU and Lynn University.
- The graduation rate at Lynn University is higher than Ave Maria University (42% vs. 41%)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $4,678 lower median federal student loan debt than AMU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,428)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than AMU graduates. ($183 vs. $231)
- More Lynn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/