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ISU Bradley DePaul Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Augustana Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College Marquette University| Illinois Wesleyan University | Lake Forest College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Lake Forest College | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Lake Forest, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 1,753 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #267 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | lakeforest.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Lake Forest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $11,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $27,839 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $37,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Lake Forest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 4,665 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 2,786 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 59.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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 |
IWU | Lake Forest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Lake Forest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $53,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Lake Forest College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IWU | Lake Forest College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 52% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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
- Lake Forest College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Lake Forest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Lake Forest College?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Lake Forest College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at IWU than Lake Forest College ($53,610.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Forest College than IWU ($27,839 vs. $30,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 4.4% lower than costs at Illinois Wesleyan University ($11,898 vs. $12,418)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Lake Forest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 3.5% larger than aid received Illinois Wesleyan University ($37,907 vs. $36,614)
IWU vs. Lake Forest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- Lake Forest College has a higher acceptance rate (59.7%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Lake Forest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Lake Forest College (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $53,800)
- Lake Forest College and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lake Forest College and IWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Forest College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/