Lake Forest College vs. PHC

Comparable Facts

Compare Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, IL with Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Lake Forest College is larger than PHC based on total student enrollment (1,837 students vs. 425 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Lake Forest College is located in Lake Forest, IL (Large Suburban setting); Patrick Henry College is in Purcellville, Virginia (Town Fringe setting).
• Lake Forest College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Patrick Henry College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Lake Forest College 13:1; Patrick Henry College 14:1.

Lake Forest College vs. PHC Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or PHC? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than Lake Forest College ($25,869 vs. $31,225).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 13.2% lower than at Lake Forest College ($11,020 vs. $12,700).
• Lake Forest College is 98.4% more expensive for in-state tuition than PHC (about $27,977 more per year; $56,402.00 vs. $28,425.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 98.4% higher at Lake Forest College than at Patrick Henry College (about $27,977 more per year; $56,402.00 vs. $28,425.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Lake Forest College as at Patrick Henry College (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 197% larger than aid received by Patrick Henry College students ($39,630 vs. $13,345).

Lake Forest College vs. PHC Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or PHC? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between PHC and Lake Forest College.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Patrick Henry College (1330) is 40 points higher than at Lake Forest College (1290).
• Incoming Lake Forest College students have the same typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate; 30) as students at PHC (30).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Lake Forest College 1190/1393; Patrick Henry College 1240/1420.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Lake Forest College 28/32; Patrick Henry College 27/33.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Lake Forest College - Test optional; PHC - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: Lake Forest College Feb 15, 2027; PHC Jul 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman PHC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62).
• PHC has a higher acceptance rate (77.4%) than Lake Forest College (56.8%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 13.6% at Lake Forest College vs. 47.6% at PHC.

Lake Forest College vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Lake Forest College and PHC? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Lake Forest College's six-year graduation rate is 68%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for PHC.
• Graduates from Lake Forest College have median earnings of about $53,800 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for PHC.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.