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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Michigan | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,818 | 52,065 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,300 | $16,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,300 | $57,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,480 | $13,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,894 | $19,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,424 | $22,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 55% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,811 | 87,632 | ||
| Admitted | 2,858 | 15,722 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 17.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 47.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1365 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $207 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (52,065 students vs. 1,818 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Michigan?
- Lake Forest College is 215.5% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($53,300.00 vs. $16,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at Michigan than Lake Forest College ($57,740.00 vs. $53,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Lake Forest College ($19,005 vs. $29,894)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 11% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($12,480 vs. $13,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than University of Michigan (100% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 74.6% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($38,424 vs. $22,005)
Lake Forest College vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- Lake Forest College has a higher acceptance rate (59.4%) than Michigan (17.9%)
Lake Forest College vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Michigan? 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 Michigan and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Lake Forest College (90% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $20,600 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $53,800)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($20,103 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/