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Overview |
Lynn University | Eckerd College | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Saint Petersburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #346 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | eckerd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | Eckerd College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $48,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $48,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $13,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $40,119 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $26,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Lynn University | Eckerd College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | 5,549 | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | 3,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1185 | 1120/1300 | ||
| 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 | Eckerd College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | Eckerd College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | Eckerd College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lynn University | Eckerd College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | Eckerd College | ||
| 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 Eckerd College based on total student enrollment (3,520 students vs. 1,993 students)
Lynn University vs. Eckerd College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or Eckerd College?
- Eckerd College is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Lynn University for in-state tuition ($48,220.00 vs. $39,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Eckerd College than Lynn University ($48,220.00 vs. $39,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lynn University than Eckerd College ($38,728 vs. $40,119)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lynn University are 5% lower than costs at Eckerd College ($13,200 vs. $13,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eckerd College than Lynn University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eckerd College students is 36.7% larger than aid received Lynn University ($26,456 vs. $19,353)
Lynn University vs. Eckerd College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or Eckerd College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eckerd College or Lynn University .
- The average SAT score at Eckerd College (1134) is 135 points higher than at Lynn University (999)
- Incoming Eckerd College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lynn University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eckerd College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Lynn University (3.3)
- Lynn University has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Eckerd College (65.1%)
Lynn University vs. Eckerd College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or Eckerd College? 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 Eckerd College and Lynn University.
- The graduation rate at Eckerd College is higher than Lynn University (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Eckerd College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Lynn University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $45,600)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Eckerd College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Eckerd College graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Eckerd College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lynn University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/