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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 5,544 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $17,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $16,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 2,536 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 1,752 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 69.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 17.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Saint Paul is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (5,544 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Lake Forest College is 113.1% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.1% higher at Lake Forest College than Concordia University Saint Paul ($52,000.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than Lake Forest College ($17,776 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 16.6% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($10,200 vs. $11,898)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College as Concordia University Saint Paul (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 129.9% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($37,907 vs. $16,487)
Lake Forest College vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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-Saint Paul and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $3,600 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $53,800)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $4,595 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($22,405 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/