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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Purdue | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Purdue?
- Lake Forest College is 435.1% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.3% higher at Lake Forest College than Purdue University Main Campus ($52,000.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Lake Forest College ($12,576 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 18.6% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($10,030 vs. $11,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Purdue University Main Campus (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 323.5% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($37,907 vs. $8,950)
Lake Forest College vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Purdue 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 Purdue (52.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is the same as at Purdue University Main Campus (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $7,400 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $53,800)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/