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BC FAU Valencia College Santa Fe College Barry University Palm Beach Atlantic FIU St. Thomas University Flagler JU Miami Rollins| Lynn University | Miami Dade College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lynn University | MDC | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 47,245 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | mdc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | MDC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $1,987 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $7,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $24,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $5,478 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $6,647 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Lynn University | MDC | ||
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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 | MDC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | MDC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $34,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $8,703 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $89 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | MDC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 69% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lynn University | MDC | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | MDC | ||
| 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
- Miami Dade College is larger than than Lynn University based on total student enrollment (47,245 students vs. 3,520 students)
Lynn University vs. MDC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or MDC?
- Lynn University is 1,903% more expensive to attend than MDC for in-state tuition ($39,800.00 vs. $1,987.00)
- Out of state tuition is 400.8% higher at Lynn University than Miami Dade College ($39,800.00 vs. $7,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami Dade College than Lynn University ($5,478 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lynn University are 82.2% lower than costs at Miami Dade College ($13,200 vs. $24,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lynn University than Miami Dade College (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lynn University students is 191.2% larger than aid received Miami Dade College ($19,353 vs. $6,647)
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or MDC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MDC or Lynn University .
Lynn University vs. MDC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or MDC? 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 MDC and Lynn University.
- Graduates from Lynn University earn on average $11,500 more per year than MDC graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $34,100)
- Miami Dade College students graduate with a $9,047 lower median federal student loan debt than Lynn University graduates. ($8,703 vs. $17,750)
- MDC graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Lynn University graduates. ($89 vs. $183)
- More Lynn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MDC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/