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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 31,547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #408 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $11,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $30,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $14,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $18,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $14,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 22,109 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 20,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Kentucky?
- Lake Forest College is 352.3% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.2% higher at Lake Forest College than University of Kentucky ($52,000.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Lake Forest College ($18,693 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 23.3% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($11,898 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 168.6% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($37,907 vs. $14,114)
Lake Forest College vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than University of Kentucky (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $51,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/