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FIT Union College Berkeley College NYC Campus Marist College| Western International University | LIM College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
West | LIM | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 905 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | west.edu | limcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
West | LIM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,000 | $29,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,000 | $29,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $2,160 | $18,625 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,911 | $39,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,419 | $11,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 20% | 97% |
Admission |
West | 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 applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
West | LIM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West | LIM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 2% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,438 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $268 |
Diversity |
West | LIM | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 90% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 5% |
Students |
West | LIM | ||
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| % In-State | - | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 62% | ||
Campus |
West | LIM | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- LIM College is larger than than West based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 905 students)
West vs. LIM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West or LIM?
- LIM College is 395.8% more expensive to attend than West for in-state tuition ($29,750.00 vs. $6,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 395.8% higher at LIM than Western International University ($29,750.00 vs. $6,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western International University than LIM ($5,911 vs. $39,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western International University are 762.3% lower than costs at LIM College ($2,160 vs. $18,625)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LIM College than Western International University (97% vs. 20%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LIM College students is 110.5% larger than aid received Western International University ($11,409 vs. $5,419)
Which college is harder to get into, West or LIM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LIM or West .
West vs. LIM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West 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 West.
- The graduation rate at LIM is higher than Western International University (49% vs. 2%)
- Graduates from Western International University earn on average $2,700 more per year than LIM graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $50,400)
- LIM College students graduate with a $438 lower median federal student loan debt than West graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,438)
- LIM graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than West graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More LIM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/