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Carleton College Grinnell Oberlin Kenyon St Olaf Oxy Minnesota Reed Case Western Whitman College Vassar Lawrence| Lake Forest College | Macalester College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Macalester College | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,818 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | #104 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | macalester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Macalester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,300 | $64,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,300 | $64,678 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,480 | $15,477 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,894 | $38,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,424 | $40,329 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Macalester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,811 | 8,099 | ||
| Admitted | 2,858 | 2,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 28.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1365 | 1350/1510 | ||
| 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 | Macalester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Macalester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $54,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,670 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $234 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Macalester College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Macalester College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Macalester 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
- Macalester College is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (2,142 students vs. 1,818 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Macalester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Macalester College?
- Macalester College is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Lake Forest College for in-state tuition ($64,678.00 vs. $53,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Macalester College than Lake Forest College ($64,678.00 vs. $53,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Forest College than Macalester College ($29,894 vs. $38,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 24% lower than costs at Macalester College ($12,480 vs. $15,477)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Macalester College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Macalester College students is 5% larger than aid received Lake Forest College ($40,329 vs. $38,424)
Lake Forest College vs. Macalester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Macalester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Macalester College or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Macalester College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- Lake Forest College has a higher acceptance rate (59.4%) than Macalester College (28.2%)
Lake Forest College vs. Macalester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Macalester 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 Macalester College and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Macalester College is higher than Lake Forest College (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Macalester College earn on average $300 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $53,800)
- Macalester College students graduate with a $4,330 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($22,670 vs. $27,000)
- Macalester College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Macalester College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Forest College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/