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Overview |
Lake Forest College | UC | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | UC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | UC | ||
| 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
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or UC?
- Lake Forest College is 352.3% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.6% higher at Lake Forest College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($52,000.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Lake Forest College ($20,149 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 8% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,898 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 334.1% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($37,907 vs. $8,733)
Lake Forest College vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or UC? 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 UC and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $8,200 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/