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Overview |
City Tech | LIM | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | limcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | LIM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $29,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $29,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $18,625 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $39,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $11,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
City Tech | LIM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 1,137 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 83.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
City Tech | LIM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | LIM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $268 |
Diversity |
City Tech | LIM | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 90% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
City Tech | LIM | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 62% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | LIM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than LIM based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 1,310 students)
City Tech vs. LIM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or LIM?
- LIM College is 329.3% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($29,750.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.9% higher at LIM than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($29,750.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than LIM ($6,406 vs. $39,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY New York City College of Technology are 3.9% lower than costs at LIM College ($17,919 vs. $18,625)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than LIM College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LIM College students is 29.7% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($11,409 vs. $8,797)
City Tech vs. LIM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or LIM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LIM or City Tech .
- LIM has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than City Tech (81.8%)
City Tech vs. LIM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or LIM? 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 LIM and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at LIM is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (49% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from LIM College earn on average $7,400 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $15,387 lower median federal student loan debt than LIM graduates. ($10,613 vs. $26,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than LIM graduates. ($109 vs. $268)
- More LIM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/