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UIC DePaul Bradley Loyola Illinois ISU Augustana SIUE Western Illinois University Northern Illinois Wright State IIT| Lake Forest College | University of Illinois at Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lake Forest College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Springfield, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 4,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | uis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $9,645 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $19,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $10,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $11,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $14,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 3,634 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 2,981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 988/1220 | ||
| 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 | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,793 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $194 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | University of Illinois at Springfield | ||
| 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 Illinois at Springfield is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (4,198 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or University of Illinois at Springfield?
- Lake Forest College is 439.1% more expensive to attend than University of Illinois at Springfield for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $9,645.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.9% higher at Lake Forest College than University of Illinois at Springfield ($52,000.00 vs. $19,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Springfield than Lake Forest College ($11,733 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Springfield are 14.3% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($10,410 vs. $11,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than University of Illinois at Springfield (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 167.4% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Springfield ($37,907 vs. $14,175)
Lake Forest College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or University of Illinois at Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Illinois at Springfield or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at University of Illinois at Springfield (3.46)
- University of Illinois at Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. University of Illinois at Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or University of Illinois at Springfield? 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 University of Illinois at Springfield and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than University of Illinois at Springfield (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $6,300 more per year than University of Illinois at Springfield graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $47,500)
- University of Illinois at Springfield students graduate with a $8,207 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($18,793 vs. $27,000)
- University of Illinois at Springfield graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Illinois at Springfield students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/