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Overview |
Lynn University | Northwest Florida State College | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Niceville, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 4,898 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | nwfsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | Northwest Florida State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $2,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $9,425 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $8,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $5,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Lynn University | Northwest Florida State College | ||
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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 | Northwest Florida State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | Northwest Florida State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $4,370 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $45 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | Northwest Florida State College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Lynn University | Northwest Florida State College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | Northwest Florida State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Florida State College is larger than than Lynn University based on total student enrollment (4,898 students vs. 3,520 students)
Lynn University vs. Northwest Florida State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or Northwest Florida State College?
- Lynn University is 1,494.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest Florida State College for in-state tuition ($39,800.00 vs. $2,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 322.3% higher at Lynn University than Northwest Florida State College ($39,800.00 vs. $9,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Florida State College than Lynn University ($7,082 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Florida State College are 47.8% lower than costs at Lynn University ($8,930 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lynn University than Northwest Florida State College (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lynn University students is 258% larger than aid received Northwest Florida State College ($19,353 vs. $5,406)
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or Northwest Florida State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest Florida State College or Lynn University .
Lynn University vs. Northwest Florida State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or Northwest Florida State 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 Northwest Florida State College and Lynn University.
- Graduates from Lynn University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Northwest Florida State College graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $32,400)
- Northwest Florida State College students graduate with a $13,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Lynn University graduates. ($4,370 vs. $17,750)
- Northwest Florida State College graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Lynn University graduates. ($45 vs. $183)
- More Lynn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest Florida State College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/