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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,818 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,300 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,300 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,480 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,894 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,424 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 49% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,811 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 2,858 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1365 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 1,818 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Wisconsin?
- Lake Forest College is 452.7% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($53,300.00 vs. $9,644.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Lake Forest College than University of Wisconsin Madison ($53,300.00 vs. $39,042.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Lake Forest College ($14,216 vs. $29,894)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 8.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($12,480 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 238.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($38,424 vs. $11,350)
Lake Forest College vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin (43.3%)
Lake Forest College vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Lake Forest College (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $11,000 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $53,800)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Forest College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/