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Overview |
Augustana | Lake Forest College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Lake Forest, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 1,753 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | #267 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | lakeforest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Lake Forest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $11,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $27,839 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $37,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Augustana | Lake Forest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 4,665 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,786 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 59.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1153/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Augustana | Lake Forest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Lake Forest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $53,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Lake Forest College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Augustana | Lake Forest College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | Lake Forest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana College is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (2,349 students vs. 1,753 students)
Augustana vs. Lake Forest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Lake Forest College?
- Lake Forest College is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Augustana for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Lake Forest College than Augustana College ($52,000.00 vs. $47,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Lake Forest College ($24,660 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 1% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($11,782 vs. $11,898)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College as Lake Forest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 8.5% larger than aid received Augustana College ($37,907 vs. $34,946)
Augustana vs. Lake Forest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Lake Forest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lake Forest College or Augustana .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Augustana (3.3)
- Augustana has a higher acceptance rate (61.2%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Augustana vs. Lake Forest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana or Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest College and Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Lake Forest College (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $53,800)
- Lake Forest College and Augustana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lake Forest College and Augustana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Forest College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/