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Overview |
Lake Forest College | SIUE | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #506 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 930/1160 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or SIUE?
- Lake Forest College is 458.8% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 458.8% higher at Lake Forest College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($52,000.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Lake Forest College ($13,586 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 15.8% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($10,272 vs. $11,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 256% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($37,907 vs. $10,649)
Lake Forest College vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at SIUE (3.54)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or SIUE? 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 SIUE and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $6,800 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $47,000)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $5,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($21,430 vs. $27,000)
- SIUE graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SIUE students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/