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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | LIM | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | limcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | LIM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $29,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $29,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $18,625 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $39,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $11,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | LIM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 1,137 | ||
| Admitted | 629 | 953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | 83.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | LIM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | LIM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $268 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | LIM | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 90% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 5% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | LIM | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | LIM | ||
| 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
- LIM College is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. LIM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or LIM?
- LIM College is 27.1% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($29,750.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at LIM than Washington Adventist University ($29,750.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than LIM ($17,088 vs. $39,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 78.4% lower than costs at LIM College ($10,440 vs. $18,625)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University than LIM College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington Adventist University students is 36.2% larger than aid received LIM College ($15,534 vs. $11,409)
Washington Adventist University vs. LIM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or LIM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LIM or Washington Adventist University .
- The average SAT score at LIM College (962) is 141 points higher than at Washington Adventist University (821)
- Incoming LIM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Washington Adventist University (18)
- Accepted freshman Washington Adventist University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at LIM (2.9)
- LIM has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. LIM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist University 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 Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at LIM is higher than Washington Adventist University (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from LIM College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Washington Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,900)
- LIM College students graduate with a $39 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,039)
- LIM graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More LIM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/