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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Lake Forest College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Lake Forest College than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($52,000.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Forest College than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($27,839 vs. $29,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 16.7% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($11,898 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Saint Louis University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 2.4% larger than aid received Saint Louis University Main Campus ($37,907 vs. $37,006)
Lake Forest College vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $8,000 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $53,800)
- Saint Louis University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus 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/