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Overview |
Lynn University | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,501 | 3,616 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #641 | #844 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,200 | $28,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,200 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,750 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,582 | $22,145 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,992 | $16,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 38% |
Admission |
Lynn University | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,333 | 2,156 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 1,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9%Open | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7%Open | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Lynn University | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $293 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Lynn University | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belhaven University is larger than than Lynn University based on total student enrollment (3,616 students vs. 3,501 students)
Lynn University vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or Belhaven University?
- Lynn University is 43.1% more expensive to attend than Belhaven University for in-state tuition ($41,200.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Lynn University than Belhaven University ($41,200.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than Lynn University ($22,145 vs. $39,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 46.3% lower than costs at Lynn University ($9,400 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lynn University than Belhaven University (98% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lynn University students is 29.6% larger than aid received Belhaven University ($20,992 vs. $16,195)
Lynn University vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or Lynn University .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lynn University (3.3)
- Lynn University has a higher acceptance rate (73.9%) than Belhaven University (53.2%)
Lynn University vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or Belhaven 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 Belhaven University and Lynn University.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than Lynn University (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lynn University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $40,900)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $10,652 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $28,402)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($183 vs. $293)
- More Lynn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/