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Overview |
LIM | Union College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #76 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | limcollege.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
LIM | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,750 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,750 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,625 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,020 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,409 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
LIM | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,137 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 953 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
LIM | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LIM | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
LIM | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 90% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
LIM | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 63% | ||
Campus |
LIM | Union 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
- Union College is larger than than LIM based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 1,310 students)
LIM vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LIM or Union College?
- Union College is 113.8% more expensive to attend than LIM for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $29,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.8% higher at Union College than LIM College ($63,603.00 vs. $29,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LIM College than Union College ($39,020 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 18.1% lower than costs at LIM College ($15,768 vs. $18,625)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LIM College than Union College (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 229% larger than aid received LIM College ($37,530 vs. $11,409)
LIM vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LIM or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or LIM .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at LIM (2.9)
- LIM has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Union College (46.5%)
LIM vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LIM or Union 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 Union College and LIM.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than LIM College (86% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $23,800 more per year than LIM graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $50,400)
- LIM College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LIM graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LIM students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/