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Overview |
Lake Forest College | SU | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | SU | ||
| 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
- Lake Forest College is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 1,483 students)
Lake Forest College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or SU?
- Lake Forest College is 7.3% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $48,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Lake Forest College than Southwestern University ($52,000.00 vs. $48,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Forest College than SU ($27,839 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 3.4% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($11,898 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 23.8% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($37,907 vs. $30,609)
Lake Forest College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at SU (3.5)
- Lake Forest College has a higher acceptance rate (59.7%) than SU (44.8%)
Lake Forest College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or SU? 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 SU and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Lake Forest College (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $53,800)
- Southwestern University students graduate with a $107 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($26,893 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Forest College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/