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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Minnesota | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 54,955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #140 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $14,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $33,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $11,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $16,018 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $11,388 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 38,050 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 28,504 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1290/1500 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Minnesota | ||
| 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 Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Minnesota?
- Lake Forest College is 271.3% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $14,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at Lake Forest College than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($52,000.00 vs. $33,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Lake Forest College ($16,018 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 0% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($11,894 vs. $11,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 232.9% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($37,907 vs. $11,388)
Lake Forest College vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Minnesota? 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 Minnesota and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than Lake Forest College (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $4,400 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $53,800)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $6,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($20,185 vs. $27,000)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/