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Overview |
Lake Forest College | UNI | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or UNI?
- Lake Forest College is 541.1% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.9% higher at Lake Forest College than University of Northern Iowa ($52,000.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Lake Forest College ($15,782 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 27.3% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($9,343 vs. $11,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 491.2% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($37,907 vs. $6,412)
Lake Forest College vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI 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 UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or UNI? 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 UNI and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than University of Northern Iowa (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $6,100 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/