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FIU FAU Miami Florida Southern UCF Eckerd College Florida UT USF Main Campus FGCU Florida State Palm Beach Atlantic| Lynn University | Nova Southeastern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lynn University | Nova | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 20,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #437 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | nova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | Nova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $14,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $29,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $23,958 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Lynn University | Nova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | 16,789 | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | 12,726 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1185 | 1040/1310 | ||
| 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 | Nova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | Nova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,100 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $259 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | Nova | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lynn University | Nova | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | Nova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nova Southeastern University is larger than than Lynn University based on total student enrollment (20,948 students vs. 3,520 students)
Lynn University vs. Nova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or Nova?
- Lynn University is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Nova for in-state tuition ($39,800.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Lynn University than Nova Southeastern University ($39,800.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nova Southeastern University than Lynn University ($29,589 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lynn University are 10.5% lower than costs at Nova Southeastern University ($13,200 vs. $14,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nova Southeastern University than Lynn University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nova Southeastern University students is 23.8% larger than aid received Lynn University ($23,958 vs. $19,353)
Lynn University vs. Nova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or Nova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nova or Lynn University .
- The average SAT score at Nova Southeastern University (1130) is 131 points higher than at Lynn University (999)
- Incoming Nova students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lynn University (22)
- Accepted freshman Nova students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Lynn University (3.3)
- Lynn University has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Nova (75.8%)
Lynn University vs. Nova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or Nova? 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 Nova and Lynn University.
- The graduation rate at Nova is higher than Lynn University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Nova Southeastern University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Lynn University graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $45,600)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $7,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Nova graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,100)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Nova graduates. ($183 vs. $259)
- More Lynn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nova students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/