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Overview |
Lake Forest College | BGSU | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 16,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $11,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $19,845 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $20,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $8,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 17,447 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 13,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | BGSU | ||
| 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
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or BGSU?
- Lake Forest College is 361.3% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162% higher at Lake Forest College than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($52,000.00 vs. $19,845.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bowling Green State University Main Campus than Lake Forest College ($20,485 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 5.8% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($11,898 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 326% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($37,907 vs. $8,898)
Lake Forest College vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at BGSU (3.6)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or BGSU? 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 BGSU and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $10,200 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $43,600)
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- BGSU 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 BGSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/