Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
FAU Palm Beach Atlantic FIU St. Thomas University Flagler JU FSW Rollins Barry University FGCU Stetson University Nova| Lynn University | State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Lynn University | SCF | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Bradenton, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 8,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | scf.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Lynn University | SCF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $2,365 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $2,365 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $20,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $13,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $4,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
Lynn University | SCF | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| 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 | SCF | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 38:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Lynn University | SCF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $8,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $89 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | SCF | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Lynn University | SCF | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 31% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | SCF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than Lynn University based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 3,520 students)
Lynn University vs. SCF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or SCF?
- Lynn University is 1,582.9% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($39,800.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1,582.9% higher at Lynn University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($39,800.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than Lynn University ($13,451 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lynn University are 58% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($13,200 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lynn University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lynn University students is 294.3% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($19,353 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or SCF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCF or Lynn University .
- Accepted freshman Lynn University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SCF (3.1)
Lynn University vs. SCF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or SCF? 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 SCF and Lynn University.
- Graduates from Lynn University earn on average $11,900 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $9,140 lower median federal student loan debt than Lynn University graduates. ($8,610 vs. $17,750)
- SCF 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 SCF students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/