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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Kalamazoo, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 1,210 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #221 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | kzoo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $56,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $56,001 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $26,981 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $41,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 3,702 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 2,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1200/1370 | ||
| 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 | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Kalamazoo College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Kalamazoo College | ||
| 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
- Lake Forest College is larger than than Kalamazoo College based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 1,210 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Kalamazoo College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Kalamazoo College?
- Kalamazoo College is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Lake Forest College for in-state tuition ($56,001.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Kalamazoo College than Lake Forest College ($56,001.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kalamazoo College than Lake Forest College ($26,981 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kalamazoo College are 4.9% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($11,340 vs. $11,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Kalamazoo College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kalamazoo College students is 10.4% larger than aid received Lake Forest College ($41,855 vs. $37,907)
Lake Forest College vs. Kalamazoo College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Kalamazoo College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kalamazoo College or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Kalamazoo College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- Kalamazoo College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. Kalamazoo College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Kalamazoo College? 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 Kalamazoo College and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Kalamazoo College is higher than Lake Forest College (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Kalamazoo College earn on average $600 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $53,800)
- Kalamazoo College students graduate with a $550 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($26,450 vs. $27,000)
- Kalamazoo College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Kalamazoo College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Forest College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/