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Overview |
York | LIM | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,161 | 1,371 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | limcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
York | LIM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $31,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $31,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $19,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,631 | $39,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,896 | $11,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
York | LIM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,236 | 1,037 | ||
| Admitted | 8,459 | 1,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.1% | 24.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1210 | 990/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
York | LIM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
York | LIM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $268 |
Diversity |
York | LIM | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
York | LIM | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 59% | ||
Campus |
York | 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 York College is larger than than LIM based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 1,371 students)
York vs. LIM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or LIM?
- LIM College is 348.6% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($31,090.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.9% higher at LIM than CUNY York College ($31,090.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than LIM ($5,631 vs. $39,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at LIM College are 10.8% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($19,656 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LIM College than CUNY York College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LIM College students is 43% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($11,295 vs. $7,896)
York vs. LIM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or LIM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LIM or York .
- The average SAT score at LIM College (962) is 77 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman York students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at LIM (2.9)
- LIM has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than York (59.4%)
York vs. LIM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, York 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 York.
- The graduation rate at LIM is higher than CUNY York College (49% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from LIM College earn on average $7,200 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $17,200 lower median federal student loan debt than LIM graduates. ($8,800 vs. $26,000)
- York graduates are paying $178 less per month on federal student loans than LIM graduates. ($90 vs. $268)
- More LIM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York 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/