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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Valpo | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Valpo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Valpo?
- Lake Forest College is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Lake Forest College than Valparaiso University ($52,000.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Lake Forest College ($22,755 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 10.8% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,898 vs. $13,180)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College as Valparaiso University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 9.2% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($37,907 vs. $34,706)
Lake Forest College vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Valpo? 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 Valpo and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Lake Forest College (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $200 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $53,800)
- Valparaiso University and Lake Forest College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Valparaiso University and Lake Forest College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/