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Overview |
Columbia College | Lake Forest College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Lake Forest, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 1,753 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | lakeforest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Lake Forest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $27,839 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $37,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Lake Forest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 4,665 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 2,786 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 59.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Lake Forest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Lake Forest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $53,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Lake Forest College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Columbia College | Lake Forest College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Lake Forest 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
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 1,753 students)
Columbia College vs. Lake Forest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Lake Forest College?
- Lake Forest College is 77.7% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.7% higher at Lake Forest College than Columbia College Chicago ($52,000.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Forest College than Columbia College ($27,839 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 51.3% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($11,898 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 110.4% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($37,907 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Lake Forest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Lake Forest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lake Forest College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Columbia College vs. Lake Forest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest College and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (68% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $16,500 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/