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Roosevelt University Loyola ISU UIC Northern Illinois Columbia College Notre Dame College Illinois Cleveland Institute of Music Clarke University IIT UWM| DePaul University | Lake Forest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DePaul | Lake Forest College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lake Forest, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 1,818 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #273 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | lakeforest.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Lake Forest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $53,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $53,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $12,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $29,894 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $38,424 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Lake Forest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 4,811 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 2,858 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1170/1365 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Lake Forest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Lake Forest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $53,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Lake Forest College | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
DePaul | Lake Forest College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 36% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Lake Forest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 1,818 students)
DePaul vs. Lake Forest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Lake Forest College?
- Lake Forest College is 22.1% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($53,300.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Lake Forest College than DePaul University ($53,300.00 vs. $43,665.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Forest College than DePaul ($29,894 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 48% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,480 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 38.3% larger than aid received DePaul University ($38,424 vs. $27,782)
DePaul vs. Lake Forest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul 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 DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Lake Forest College (59.4%)
DePaul vs. Lake Forest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than DePaul University (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $53,800)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/