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DePaul Augustana Loyola North Central College Beloit College Carthage WLC Knox College University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Mount Mary College Stritch Elmhurst College| Lake Forest College | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lake Forest College | BLC | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 990/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | BLC | ||
| 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 BLC based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 830 students)
Lake Forest College vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or BLC?
- Lake Forest College is 83.6% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.6% higher at Lake Forest College than Bethany Lutheran College ($52,000.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Lake Forest College ($18,525 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 43.9% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($8,270 vs. $11,898)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 83.1% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($37,907 vs. $20,705)
Lake Forest College vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC 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 BLC (3.51)
- Lake Forest College has a higher acceptance rate (59.7%) than BLC (58.5%)
Lake Forest College vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or BLC? 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 BLC and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $16,500 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Forest College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/