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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oberlin College is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 17.5% more expensive to attend than Lake Forest College for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Oberlin than Lake Forest College ($61,106.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Forest College than Oberlin ($27,839 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 54.6% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($11,898 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 8.2% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($37,907 vs. $35,040)
Lake Forest College vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- Lake Forest College has a higher acceptance rate (59.7%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Lake Forest College vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Lake Forest College (88% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Forest College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/