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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 1,203 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #758 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | cuaa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $26,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $21,163 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 1,962 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Lake Forest College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| 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
- Lake Forest College is larger than than Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 1,203 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Concordia University-Ann Arbor?
- Lake Forest College is 58.7% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Ann Arbor for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at Lake Forest College than Concordia University Ann Arbor ($52,000.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Ann Arbor than Lake Forest College ($26,353 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 2.2% lower than costs at Concordia University Ann Arbor ($11,898 vs. $12,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Concordia University Ann Arbor (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 79.1% larger than aid received Concordia University Ann Arbor ($37,907 vs. $21,163)
Lake Forest College vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Concordia University-Ann Arbor (3.19)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $14,800 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $39,000)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/