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Overview |
LIM | Carlow University | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | limcollege.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
LIM | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,750 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,750 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,625 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,020 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,409 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
LIM | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,137 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 953 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 850/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
LIM | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LIM | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
LIM | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 90% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
LIM | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 11% | ||
Campus |
LIM | Carlow University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carlow University is larger than than LIM based on total student enrollment (2,104 students vs. 1,310 students)
LIM vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LIM or Carlow University?
- Carlow University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than LIM for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $29,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Carlow University than LIM College ($32,402.00 vs. $29,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than LIM ($17,437 vs. $39,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carlow University are 43.1% lower than costs at LIM College ($13,014 vs. $18,625)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than LIM College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 134.1% larger than aid received LIM College ($26,713 vs. $11,409)
LIM vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LIM or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or LIM .
- The average SAT score at Carlow University (972) is 10 points higher than at LIM (962)
- Incoming LIM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at LIM (2.9)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than LIM (83.8%)
LIM vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LIM or Carlow University? 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 Carlow University and LIM.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than LIM College (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from LIM College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $41,900)
- LIM College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LIM graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More LIM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/