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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Grinnell | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Grinnell, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 1,759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #55 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | grinnell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Grinnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $60,988 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $60,988 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $15,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $33,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $42,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Grinnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 9,997 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 1,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 10.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 40.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1380/1530 | ||
| 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 | Grinnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Grinnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,170 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $136 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Grinnell | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Grinnell | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Grinnell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grinnell College is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (1,759 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Grinnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Grinnell?
- Grinnell College is 17.3% more expensive to attend than Lake Forest College for in-state tuition ($60,988.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at Grinnell than Lake Forest College ($60,988.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Forest College than Grinnell ($27,839 vs. $33,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 26.5% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($11,898 vs. $15,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Grinnell College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 11.4% larger than aid received Lake Forest College ($42,231 vs. $37,907)
Lake Forest College vs. Grinnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Grinnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grinnell or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- Lake Forest College has a higher acceptance rate (59.7%) than Grinnell (10.8%)
Lake Forest College vs. Grinnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Grinnell? 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 Grinnell and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than Lake Forest College (88% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $53,800)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $13,830 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($13,170 vs. $27,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($136 vs. $279)
- More Grinnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Forest College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/