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Overview |
Lake Forest College | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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 | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Catherine University is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or St. Kate's?
- Lake Forest College is 10.7% more expensive to attend than St. Kate's for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Lake Forest College than St Catherine University ($52,000.00 vs. $46,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Lake Forest College ($19,976 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 20.2% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($9,900 vs. $11,898)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College as St Catherine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 2.4% larger than aid received St Catherine University ($37,907 vs. $37,012)
Lake Forest College vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.62) as students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than St Catherine University (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $3,700 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $50,100)
- Lake Forest College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Lake Forest College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/