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Overview |
Lynn University | FDU | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Teaneck, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 7,285 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #797 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $30,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Lynn University | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | 4,294 | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 20/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1185 | 908/1180 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 12% |
Students |
Lynn University | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Lynn University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 3,520 students)
Lynn University vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or FDU?
- Lynn University is 19.6% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($39,800.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Lynn University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($39,800.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Lynn University ($16,030 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lynn University are 18.1% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($13,200 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lynn University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 55.3% larger than aid received Lynn University ($30,059 vs. $19,353)
Lynn University vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Lynn University .
- The average SAT score at Lynn University (999) is 4 points higher than at FDU (995)
- Incoming Lynn University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Lynn University (3.3)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Lynn University (80.1%)
Lynn University vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or FDU? 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 FDU and Lynn University.
- The graduation rate at Lynn University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $7,300 more per year than Lynn University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $45,600)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lynn University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/