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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lake Forest College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 880 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Lake Forest College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Bennington than Lake Forest College ($60,648.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Forest College than Bennington ($27,839 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 48.9% lower than costs at Bennington College ($11,898 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 29.7% larger than aid received Lake Forest College ($49,183 vs. $37,907)
Lake Forest College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Lake Forest College has a higher acceptance rate (59.7%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Lake Forest College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Bennington College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $22,100 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/