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Butler Denison Purdue IU DePaul Oberlin Wabash College IWU Augustana Valpo Earlham Hope College| Lake Forest College | DePauw University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lake Forest College | DePauw | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Greencastle, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 1,752 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #99 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | depauw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | DePauw | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $29,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $41,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | DePauw | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 3,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | DePauw | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | DePauw | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,588 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | DePauw | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | DePauw | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | DePauw | ||
| 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 DePauw based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 1,752 students)
Lake Forest College vs. DePauw Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or DePauw?
- DePauw University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Lake Forest College for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at DePauw than Lake Forest College ($54,400.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Forest College than DePauw ($27,839 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 21% lower than costs at DePauw University ($11,898 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College as DePauw University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Lake Forest College ($41,067 vs. $37,907)
Lake Forest College vs. DePauw Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or DePauw? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePauw or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- DePauw has a higher acceptance rate (65.8%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. DePauw Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or DePauw? 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 DePauw and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Lake Forest College (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $53,800)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $1,412 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($25,588 vs. $27,000)
- DePauw graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More DePauw 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/