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FAU Palm Beach Atlantic FIU St. Thomas University Flagler JU Rollins Barry University FGCU Stetson University Nova St. Leo University| Lynn University | St Petersburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lynn University | St Petersburg College | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Largo, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 23,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | spcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | St Petersburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $1,943 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $7,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $10,883 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $2,132 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $8,827 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
Lynn University | St Petersburg 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 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | St Petersburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | St Petersburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $16,249 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $168 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | St Petersburg College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Lynn University | St Petersburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | St Petersburg College | ||
| 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
- St Petersburg College is larger than than Lynn University based on total student enrollment (23,501 students vs. 3,520 students)
Lynn University vs. St Petersburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or St Petersburg College?
- Lynn University is 1,948.4% more expensive to attend than St Petersburg College for in-state tuition ($39,800.00 vs. $1,943.00)
- Out of state tuition is 412% higher at Lynn University than St Petersburg College ($39,800.00 vs. $7,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Petersburg College than Lynn University ($2,132 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Petersburg College are 21.3% lower than costs at Lynn University ($10,883 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lynn University than St Petersburg College (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lynn University students is 119.2% larger than aid received St Petersburg College ($19,353 vs. $8,827)
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or St Petersburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Petersburg College or Lynn University .
- Accepted freshman Lynn University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at St Petersburg College (3.0)
Lynn University vs. St Petersburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or St Petersburg 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 St Petersburg College and Lynn University.
- Graduates from Lynn University earn on average $9,900 more per year than St Petersburg College graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $35,700)
- St Petersburg College students graduate with a $1,501 lower median federal student loan debt than Lynn University graduates. ($16,249 vs. $17,750)
- St Petersburg College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Lynn University graduates. ($168 vs. $183)
- More Lynn University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St Petersburg College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/