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CofC FAU Palm Beach Atlantic FIU PC Coastal Carolina St. Thomas University GWU Flagler Clemson JU AU| Lynn University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lynn University | CSU | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Lynn University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1185 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Lynn University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | CSU | ||
| 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 CSU based on total student enrollment (3,520 students vs. 3,418 students)
Lynn University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or CSU?
- Lynn University is 35% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($39,800.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Lynn University than Charleston Southern University ($39,800.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Lynn University ($17,536 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 17.3% lower than costs at Lynn University ($11,250 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lynn University as Charleston Southern University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 36.5% larger than aid received Lynn University ($26,417 vs. $19,353)
Lynn University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Lynn University .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 31 points higher than at Lynn University (999)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lynn University (22)
- Accepted freshman Lynn University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Lynn University (80.1%)
Lynn University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or CSU? 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 CSU and Lynn University.
- The graduation rate at Lynn University is higher than Charleston Southern University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Lynn University earn on average $5,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $39,800)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Lynn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/