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Overview |
Lake Forest College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | |||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Lake Forest College is 697.7% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231.3% higher at Lake Forest College than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($52,000.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Lake Forest College ($13,322 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 50.8% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($7,890 vs. $11,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 805.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($37,907 vs. $4,187)
Lake Forest College vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 Wisconsin-Whitewater and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (68% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $9,200 more per year than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $44,600)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $2,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($24,971 vs. $27,000)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/