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Michigan WSU GVSU Michigan Tech IU Penn State CMU ISU Oakland UM-Dearborn UIC Purdue| Lake Forest College | Michigan State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Michigan State | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | East Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 50,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #240 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | msu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Michigan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $15,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $41,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $22,803 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $8,684 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Michigan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 53,341 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 46,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | Michigan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Michigan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $60,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,484 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Michigan State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Michigan State | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Michigan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Michigan State University is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Michigan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Michigan State?
- Lake Forest College is 242.3% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Lake Forest College than Michigan State University ($52,000.00 vs. $41,778.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Lake Forest College ($22,803 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 8.3% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($10,990 vs. $11,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Michigan State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 336.5% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($37,907 vs. $8,684)
Lake Forest College vs. Michigan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Michigan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan State or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- Michigan State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. Michigan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Michigan State? 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 Michigan State and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Lake Forest College (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $53,800)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/