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Florida State USF Main Campus FIU FAU Florida FGCU UNF Florida Tech UT Nova Miami Auburn| Lynn University | University of Central Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lynn University | UCF | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Orlando, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,520 | 68,346 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #764 | #379 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lynn.edu | ucf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lynn University | UCF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,800 | $4,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,800 | $19,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $11,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,728 | $13,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,353 | $9,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Lynn University | UCF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,843 | 54,977 | ||
| Admitted | 6,283 | 22,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1%Open | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8%Open | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1035/1185 | 1200/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lynn University | UCF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lynn University | UCF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $18,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $188 |
Diversity |
Lynn University | UCF | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Lynn University | UCF | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lynn University | UCF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Florida is larger than than Lynn University based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 3,520 students)
Lynn University vs. UCF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lynn University or UCF?
- Lynn University is 788.8% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($39,800.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.9% higher at Lynn University than University of Central Florida ($39,800.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than Lynn University ($13,108 vs. $38,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 14.8% lower than costs at Lynn University ($11,498 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lynn University than University of Central Florida (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lynn University students is 93.8% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($19,353 vs. $9,986)
Lynn University vs. UCF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lynn University or UCF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCF or Lynn University .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Florida (1179) is 180 points higher than at Lynn University (999)
- Incoming UCF students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Lynn University (22)
- Accepted freshman UCF students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Lynn University (3.3)
- Lynn University has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than UCF (41%)
Lynn University vs. UCF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lynn University or UCF? 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 UCF and Lynn University.
- The graduation rate at UCF is higher than Lynn University (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Central Florida earn on average $3,300 more per year than Lynn University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $45,600)
- Lynn University students graduate with a $520 lower median federal student loan debt than UCF graduates. ($17,750 vs. $18,270)
- Lynn University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UCF graduates. ($183 vs. $188)
- More UCF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lynn University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/