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Overview |
Lake Forest College | BSU | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #547 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Lake Forest College | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or BSU?
- Lake Forest College is 516.6% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.6% higher at Lake Forest College than Ball State University ($52,000.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Lake Forest College ($12,615 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 9.1% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($10,904 vs. $11,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 232% larger than aid received Ball State University ($37,907 vs. $11,418)
Lake Forest College vs. BSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at BSU (3.52)
- BSU has a higher acceptance rate (68.9%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or BSU? 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 BSU and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Ball State University (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $11,300 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/