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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,818 | 2,250 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | rose-hulman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,300 | $52,998 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,300 | $52,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,480 | $17,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,894 | $44,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,424 | $30,210 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,811 | 5,384 | ||
| Admitted | 2,858 | 3,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1365 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $84,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Rose-Hulman | ||
| 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
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (2,250 students vs. 1,818 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Rose-Hulman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Rose-Hulman?
- Lake Forest College is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Rose-Hulman for in-state tuition ($53,300.00 vs. $52,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Lake Forest College than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($53,300.00 vs. $52,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Forest College than Rose-Hulman ($29,894 vs. $44,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 42% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($12,480 vs. $17,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 27.2% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($38,424 vs. $30,210)
Lake Forest College vs. Rose-Hulman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Rose-Hulman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rose-Hulman or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Lake Forest College (59.4%)
Lake Forest College vs. Rose-Hulman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Rose-Hulman? 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 Rose-Hulman and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than Lake Forest College (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $30,400 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $53,800)
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology and Lake Forest College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology and Lake Forest College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Forest College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/