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Overview |
Lake Forest College | MCAD | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | mcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | MCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $42,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $42,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $7,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $28,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $26,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | MCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 668 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 56.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 42.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1170/1380 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | MCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | MCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | MCAD | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | MCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | MCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lake Forest College is larger than than MCAD based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 821 students)
Lake Forest College vs. MCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or MCAD?
- Lake Forest College is 23.5% more expensive to attend than MCAD for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Lake Forest College than Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($52,000.00 vs. $42,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Forest College than MCAD ($27,839 vs. $28,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minneapolis College of Art and Design are 63.2% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($7,290 vs. $11,898)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College as Minneapolis College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 45.7% larger than aid received Minneapolis College of Art and Design ($37,907 vs. $26,025)
Lake Forest College vs. MCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or MCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCAD or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at MCAD (3.29)
- Lake Forest College has a higher acceptance rate (59.7%) than MCAD (56.9%)
Lake Forest College vs. MCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or MCAD? 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 MCAD and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at MCAD is higher than Lake Forest College (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $12,300 more per year than MCAD graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $41,500)
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- MCAD graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCAD 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/