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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Washington College | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,818 | 916 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,300 | $52,146 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,300 | $52,146 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,480 | $15,814 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,894 | $33,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,424 | $36,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,811 | 2,539 | ||
| Admitted | 2,858 | 1,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1365 | 1185/1345 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Washington College | ||
| 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
- Lake Forest College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (1,818 students vs. 916 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Washington College?
- Lake Forest College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($53,300.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Lake Forest College than Washington College ($53,300.00 vs. $52,146.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Forest College than Washington College ($29,894 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 26.7% lower than costs at Washington College ($12,480 vs. $15,814)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 5% larger than aid received Washington College ($38,424 vs. $36,593)
Lake Forest College vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Lake Forest College (59.4%)
Lake Forest College vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Washington College? 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 Washington College and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Lake Forest College (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Forest College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/