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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,818 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,300 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,300 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,480 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,894 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,424 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,811 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 2,858 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1365 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $282 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lake Forest College is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (1,818 students vs. 1,410 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Lake Forest College for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $53,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Lawrence than Lake Forest College ($55,149.00 vs. $53,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Lake Forest College ($27,393 vs. $29,894)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 5.4% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($11,838 vs. $12,480)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Lake Forest College ($40,431 vs. $38,424)
Lake Forest College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (63%) than Lake Forest College (59.4%)
Lake Forest College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Lake Forest College (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $45,600)
- Lake Forest College students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- Lake Forest College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/