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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 4,960 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $34,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $34,498 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $25,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $19,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 5,435 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1130/1380 | ||
| 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % 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 | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cedarville University is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Cedarville University?
- Lake Forest College is 50.7% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at Lake Forest College than Cedarville University ($52,000.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Lake Forest College ($25,462 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 41.6% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($8,400 vs. $11,898)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College as Cedarville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 93% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($37,907 vs. $19,637)
Lake Forest College vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- Cedarville University has a higher acceptance rate (64.9%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Cedarville University? 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 Cedarville University and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is the same as at Cedarville University (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Forest College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/