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Overview |
Lake Forest College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,818 | 31,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | #274 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,300 | $13,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,300 | $33,216 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,480 | $13,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,894 | $20,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,424 | $11,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,811 | 21,669 | ||
| Admitted | 2,858 | 16,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1365 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $226 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (31,013 students vs. 1,818 students)
Lake Forest College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Lake Forest College is 309.7% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($53,300.00 vs. $13,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.5% higher at Lake Forest College than University of Missouri Columbia ($53,300.00 vs. $33,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Lake Forest College ($20,006 vs. $29,894)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 8.6% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($12,480 vs. $13,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 227.5% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($38,424 vs. $11,734)
Lake Forest College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Lake Forest College (59.4%)
Lake Forest College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 Missouri-Columbia and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Lake Forest College (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $400 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $53,800)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $5,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($21,883 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/