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Overview |
LIM | NSU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,371 | 6,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | limcollege.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
LIM | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,090 | $5,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,090 | $17,428 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,656 | $11,692 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,389 | $12,272 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,295 | $11,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
LIM | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,037 | 10,211 | ||
| Admitted | 1,024 | 8,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.7% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.2% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/25 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 840/1100 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
LIM | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LIM | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $320 |
Diversity |
LIM | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 55% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
LIM | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 31% | ||
Campus |
LIM | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than LIM based on total student enrollment (6,045 students vs. 1,371 students)
LIM vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LIM or NSU?
- LIM College is 424.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($31,090.00 vs. $5,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.4% higher at LIM than Norfolk State University ($31,090.00 vs. $17,428.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than LIM ($12,272 vs. $39,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 68.1% lower than costs at LIM College ($11,692 vs. $19,656)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LIM College than Norfolk State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LIM College students is 1.3% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($11,295 vs. $11,153)
LIM vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LIM or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or LIM .
- The average SAT score at LIM College (962) is 154 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming LIM students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman LIM students have at the same average high school GPA (2.9) as students at NSU (2.9)
- LIM has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than NSU (87.5%)
LIM vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LIM or NSU? 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 NSU and LIM.
- The graduation rate at LIM is higher than Norfolk State University (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from LIM College earn on average $13,700 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $36,700)
- LIM College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- LIM graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More LIM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/