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Overview |
EIU | Lake Forest College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Lake Forest, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,753 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #267 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | lakeforest.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Lake Forest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $27,839 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $37,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Lake Forest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 4,665 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 2,786 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 59.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 1153/1340 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
EIU | Lake Forest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Lake Forest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $53,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
EIU | Lake Forest College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
EIU | Lake Forest College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 52% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Lake Forest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,753 students)
EIU vs. Lake Forest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Lake Forest College?
- Lake Forest College is 435.6% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 328.5% higher at Lake Forest College than Eastern Illinois University ($52,000.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Lake Forest College ($13,380 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 10% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($10,812 vs. $11,898)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Lake Forest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 222% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($37,907 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Lake Forest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at EIU (3.39)
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
EIU vs. Lake Forest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Eastern Illinois University (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $10,300 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/