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Overview |
Lynn University | FSW | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 14,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | edison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | FSW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $2,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $9,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $10,044 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $7,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $5,728 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Lynn University | FSW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1035/1185 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lynn University | FSW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | FSW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $93 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | FSW | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Lynn University | FSW | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | FSW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than Lynn University based on total student enrollment (14,326 students vs. 3,520 students)
Lynn University vs. FSW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or FSW?
- Lynn University is 1,533.8% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($39,800.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.2% higher at Lynn University than Florida SouthWestern State College ($39,800.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Lynn University ($7,792 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 31.4% lower than costs at Lynn University ($10,044 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lynn University than Florida SouthWestern State College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lynn University students is 237.9% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($19,353 vs. $5,728)
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or FSW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FSW or Lynn University .
- Accepted freshman Lynn University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at FSW (3.06)
Lynn University vs. FSW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or FSW? 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 FSW and Lynn University.
- Graduates from Lynn University earn on average $8,200 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lynn University graduates. ($9,000 vs. $17,750)
- FSW graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Lynn University graduates. ($93 vs. $183)
- More Lynn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/