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Marquette University Butler Loyola Illinois Augustana ISU IWU Northern Illinois Valpo UIC Purdue DePaul| Bradley University | Lake Forest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bradley | Lake Forest College | ||
| Location | Peoria, IL | Lake Forest, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,552 | 1,753 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #231 | #267 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bradley.edu | lakeforest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bradley | Lake Forest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,380 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,380 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,196 | $11,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,053 | $27,839 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,693 | $37,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bradley | Lake Forest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,352 | 4,665 | ||
| Admitted | 8,530 | 2,786 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.1% | 59.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bradley | Lake Forest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bradley | Lake Forest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,800 | $53,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bradley | Lake Forest College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 3% |
Students |
Bradley | Lake Forest College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Bradley | 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
- Bradley University is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (5,552 students vs. 1,753 students)
Bradley vs. Lake Forest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bradley or Lake Forest College?
- Lake Forest College is 39.1% more expensive to attend than Bradley for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Lake Forest College than Bradley University ($52,000.00 vs. $37,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bradley University than Lake Forest College ($24,053 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 2.5% lower than costs at Bradley University ($11,898 vs. $12,196)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bradley University as Lake Forest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 42% larger than aid received Bradley University ($37,907 vs. $26,693)
Bradley vs. Lake Forest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bradley 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 Bradley .
- Accepted freshman Bradley students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- Bradley has a higher acceptance rate (75.1%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Bradley vs. Lake Forest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bradley 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 Bradley.
- The graduation rate at Bradley is higher than Lake Forest College (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Bradley University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($56,800 vs. $53,800)
- Lake Forest College and Bradley graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lake Forest College and Bradley graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bradley students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/