- Both Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) and Lynn University are private.
- Both schools are located in Florida.
- Lynn University has more expensive tuition of $42,950 than PBA ($37,990).
- Lynn University has tighter acceptance rate of 84.63% than PBA (97.39%).
- PBA has higher SAT scores of 1,110 than Lynn University (1,100).
- PBA is larger with 3,828 students than Lynn University (3,520 students).
Palm Beach Atlantic University View More Rivals | Lynn University View More Rivals | |
| #5 in Florida | Rankings | #23 in Florida |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| West Palm Beach, FL | Location | Boca Raton, FL |
PBA| Known as | Lynn University Fighting Knights | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,990 | Undergraduate | $42,950 |
| $12,977 | Graduate | $13,700 |
| $20,990 | Financial Aid | $18,307 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 97.39% | Acceptance Rate | 84.63% |
| 39.66% | Yield | 18.95% |
| 1,110 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,828 | Total Students | 3,520 |
| 3,027 | Undergraduate | 2,792 |
| 801 | Graduate | 728 |
| 280 | Online Enrollment | 676 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 76% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $48,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,400) $6,120 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,545) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 164 Full-time 162 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 122 Full-time 129 Part-time |
| 396 Full-time 215 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 497 Full-time 212 Part-time |
| $73,951 for Faculties $55,647 Part-time | Average Salary | $53,237 for Faculties $63,211 Part-time |