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Overview |
Lake Forest College | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,818 | 16,500 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | #21 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,300 | $61,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,300 | $61,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,480 | $20,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,894 | $22,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,424 | $61,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,811 | 32,240 | ||
| Admitted | 2,858 | 3,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/31 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1365 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 4, 2026 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $205 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | WUSTL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (16,500 students vs. 1,818 students)
Lake Forest College vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or WUSTL ?
- Washington University in St Louis is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Lake Forest College for in-state tuition ($61,750.00 vs. $53,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at WUSTL than Lake Forest College ($61,750.00 vs. $53,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than Lake Forest College ($22,440 vs. $29,894)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 66.5% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($12,480 vs. $20,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Washington University in St Louis (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 58.8% larger than aid received Lake Forest College ($61,036 vs. $38,424)
Lake Forest College vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- Lake Forest College has a higher acceptance rate (59.4%) than WUSTL (12%)
Lake Forest College vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Lake Forest College (93% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $29,000 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $53,800)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $7,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($19,900 vs. $27,000)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Forest College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/