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Xavier University of Dayton Ohio State DePaul Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University Kent State Miami ONU Denison Augustana Wooster| Lake Forest College | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lake Forest College | JCU | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,818 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,300 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,300 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,480 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,894 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,424 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,811 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 2,858 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1365 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 1,818 students)
Lake Forest College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or JCU?
- Lake Forest College is 12.7% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($53,300.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Lake Forest College than John Carroll University ($53,300.00 vs. $47,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Forest College than JCU ($29,894 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 13.5% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,480 vs. $14,160)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 18.7% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($38,424 vs. $32,359)
Lake Forest College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Lake Forest College (59.4%)
Lake Forest College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or JCU? 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 JCU and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Lake Forest College (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $53,800)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/