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Overview |
LIM | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | limcollege.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
LIM | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,750 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,750 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,625 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,020 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,409 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
LIM | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,137 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 953 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LIM | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $153 |
Diversity |
LIM | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 90% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
LIM | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 4% | ||
Campus |
LIM | Alfred State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than LIM based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 1,310 students)
LIM vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LIM or Alfred State College?
- LIM College is 320.8% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($29,750.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.2% higher at LIM than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($29,750.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than LIM ($17,262 vs. $39,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 36.7% lower than costs at LIM College ($13,620 vs. $18,625)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than LIM College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LIM College students is 29.2% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($11,409 vs. $8,830)
LIM vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LIM or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or LIM .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (1016) is 54 points higher than at LIM (962)
- Incoming LIM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Alfred State College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at LIM (2.9)
- LIM has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
LIM vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LIM or Alfred State College? 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 Alfred State College and LIM.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than LIM College (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from LIM College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $11,126 lower median federal student loan debt than LIM graduates. ($14,874 vs. $26,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than LIM graduates. ($153 vs. $268)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LIM students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/