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Overview |
Lynn University | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Lynn University | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1185 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lynn University | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $274 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Lynn University | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | Eastern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than Lynn University based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 3,520 students)
Lynn University vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or Eastern University?
- Lynn University is 11% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($39,800.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Lynn University than Eastern University ($39,800.00 vs. $35,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Lynn University ($26,669 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 6.2% lower than costs at Lynn University ($12,424 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Lynn University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 32% larger than aid received Lynn University ($25,542 vs. $19,353)
Lynn University vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or Lynn University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 27 points higher than at Lynn University (999)
- Incoming Eastern University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lynn University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Lynn University (3.3)
- Lynn University has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Lynn University vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or Eastern 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 Eastern University and Lynn University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Lynn University (67% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $300 more per year than Lynn University graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $45,600)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,500)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($183 vs. $274)
- More Lynn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/