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Overview |
Lake Forest College | UE | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | UE | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | UE | ||
| 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
- University of Evansville is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (2,017 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or UE?
- Lake Forest College is 29.7% more expensive to attend than UE for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at Lake Forest College than University of Evansville ($52,000.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Lake Forest College ($19,301 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 16.3% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($11,898 vs. $13,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College as University of Evansville (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 11.3% larger than aid received University of Evansville ($37,907 vs. $34,067)
Lake Forest College vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or UE? 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 UE and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than University of Evansville (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $7,800 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $46,000)
- University of Evansville and Lake Forest College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Evansville and Lake Forest College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Forest College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/