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Furman Elon Clemson Davidson DePaul Sewanee UofSC Mercer CofC Berry College Augustana Samford University| Lake Forest College | Wofford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Wofford 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
- Wofford College is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Wofford College?
- Lake Forest College is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Wofford College for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Lake Forest College than Wofford College ($52,000.00 vs. $49,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Forest College than Wofford College ($27,839 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 25.4% lower than costs at Wofford College ($11,898 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 5.3% larger than aid received Wofford College ($37,907 vs. $36,005)
Lake Forest College vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- Wofford College has a higher acceptance rate (60.2%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Wofford 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 Wofford College and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Lake Forest College (79% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $53,800)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Forest College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/