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Overview |
Lynn University | GCSC | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Panama City, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 4,694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | gulfcoast.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | GCSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $1,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $7,065 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $9,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $5,725 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $6,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Lynn University | GCSC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | GCSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | GCSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $32,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $9,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $93 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | GCSC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 23% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lynn University | GCSC | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | GCSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gulf Coast State College is larger than than Lynn University based on total student enrollment (4,694 students vs. 3,520 students)
Lynn University vs. GCSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or GCSC?
- Lynn University is 2,174.3% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($39,800.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 463.3% higher at Lynn University than Gulf Coast State College ($39,800.00 vs. $7,065.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than Lynn University ($5,725 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 40.8% lower than costs at Lynn University ($9,378 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lynn University as Gulf Coast State College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lynn University students is 221.3% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($19,353 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or GCSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GCSC or Lynn University .
Lynn University vs. GCSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or GCSC? 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 GCSC and Lynn University.
- Graduates from Lynn University earn on average $13,600 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lynn University graduates. ($9,000 vs. $17,750)
- GCSC 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 GCSC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/