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Boca Raton, FL · Melbourne, FL
| Lynn University | Florida Institute of Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $44,089/yr | $35,639/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $40,711/yr | $29,108/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $17,940 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $42,920/yr | $29,213/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $42,506/yr | $31,311/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $42,978/yr | $36,466/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $47,151/yr | $40,649/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $190/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,330/yr | $15,240/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,728/yr | $15,240/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $800/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $12,338/yr | $3,600/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $67,880/yr | $62,440/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $44,480/yr | $45,900/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $44,480/yr | $45,900/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 23% | 21% |
| Students taking federal loans | 36% | 40% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 73% | 58% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1040–1200 | 1120–1320 |
| SAT average | 1134 | 1225 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–26 | 23–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–26 · Math 17–26 | English 22–28 · Math 22–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 8,333 | 15,205 |
| Students accepted | 6,162 | 9,507 |
| Students who enrolled | 781 | 882 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 13% | 9.3% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 14% | 70% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 4% | 29% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 52% | 64% |
| Freshmen who come back | 77% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $49,006/yr | $43,137/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $27,097–$73,029 | $21,924–$71,519 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 56% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 53% | 65% |
| Black students graduating | 42% | 37% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 43% | 58% |
| Asian students graduating | 64% | 88% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $41,427/yr | $41,941/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 66% | 83% |
| Graduate on time | 44% | 48% |
| Pell students who graduate | 45% | 55% |
| First-gen students who finish | 54% | 19% |
| Low-income students who finish | 55% | 15% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,124/yr | $42,844/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 40% · Visual & Performing Arts 8% · Psychology 8% | Engineering 31% · Transportation & Materials Moving 19% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 40% of degrees | Engineering — 31% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees | Transportation & Materials Moving — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Transportation & Materials Moving — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $68,254/yr | Systems Engineering — $104,584/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 5.9% | 55% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,859 | 3,404 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 653 | 5,326 |
| Average professor pay | $6,894/mo | $11,366/mo |
| Full-time professors | 43% | 76% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $41,024 | $30,032 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (small) |
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Melbourne, FL |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1962 | 1958 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 15% | 12% |
| Men | 51% | 67% |
| Women | 49% | 33% |
| White students | 43% | 56% |
| Black students | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 17% | 17% |
| Asian students | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 3.2% |
| Other / not reported | 3.6% | 3.3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 27% | 40% |
| Part-time students | 8.1% | 3.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,523/yr | $11,908/yr |
| Endowment | $42.9M | $106.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,574 | 2,034 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $7,940/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $6,400/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 407 | 358 |
| Athletic scholarships | $5.6M | $5.2M |
| Athletics budget | $11.5M | $11.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $11.5M | $11.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $28,911 | $86,271 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.