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Overview |
Lake Forest College | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Dearborn, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 8,223 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #446 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $13,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $29,184 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $9,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $12,444 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $10,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 12,026 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 6,506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1010/1290 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | UM-Dearborn | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | UM-Dearborn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (8,223 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. UM-Dearborn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or UM-Dearborn?
- Lake Forest College is 273.6% more expensive to attend than UM-Dearborn for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $13,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at Lake Forest College than University of Michigan Dearborn ($52,000.00 vs. $29,184.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than Lake Forest College ($12,444 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 31.5% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($9,048 vs. $11,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than University of Michigan Dearborn (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 252.3% larger than aid received University of Michigan Dearborn ($37,907 vs. $10,761)
Lake Forest College vs. UM-Dearborn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or UM-Dearborn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Dearborn or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman UM-Dearborn students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- Lake Forest College has a higher acceptance rate (59.7%) than UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
Lake Forest College vs. UM-Dearborn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or UM-Dearborn? 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 UM-Dearborn and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than University of Michigan Dearborn (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $1,000 more per year than UM-Dearborn graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $52,800)
- University of Michigan Dearborn students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- UM-Dearborn graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/