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Overview |
TESC | LIM | ||
| Location | Trenton, NJ | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,248 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | tesc.edu | limcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
TESC | LIM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $29,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,556 | $29,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,103 | $18,625 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $39,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
TESC | LIM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,137 | ||
| Admitted | - | 953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 83.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
TESC | LIM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TESC | LIM | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $268 |
Diversity |
TESC | LIM | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 90% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 5% |
Students |
TESC | LIM | ||
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| % In-State | - | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 62% | ||
Campus |
TESC | LIM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than LIM based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 1,310 students)
TESC vs. LIM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TESC or LIM?
- LIM College is 303.6% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($29,750.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.3% higher at LIM than Thomas Edison State College ($29,750.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 265% lower than costs at LIM College ($5,103 vs. $18,625)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LIM College than Thomas Edison State College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LIM College students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($11,409 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, TESC or LIM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LIM or TESC .
TESC vs. LIM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TESC 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 TESC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $7,400 more per year than LIM graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $50,400)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $15,250 lower median federal student loan debt than LIM graduates. ($10,750 vs. $26,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than LIM graduates. ($111 vs. $268)
- More LIM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/