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Overview |
Lake Forest College | FBBC&TS | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Ankeny, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 448 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | faith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | FBBC&TS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $17,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $17,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $7,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $14,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $14,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 150 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 70.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 940/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | FBBC&TS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,829 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $163 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | FBBC&TS | ||
| 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
- Lake Forest College is larger than than FBBC&TS based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 448 students)
Lake Forest College vs. FBBC&TS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or FBBC&TS?
- Lake Forest College is 189% more expensive to attend than FBBC&TS for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189% higher at Lake Forest College than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($52,000.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than Lake Forest College ($14,845 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are 57.8% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($7,540 vs. $11,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 157.6% larger than aid received Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($37,907 vs. $14,717)
Lake Forest College vs. FBBC&TS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or FBBC&TS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FBBC&TS or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at FBBC&TS (3.42)
- Lake Forest College has a higher acceptance rate (59.7%) than FBBC&TS (52.4%)
Lake Forest College vs. FBBC&TS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or FBBC&TS? 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 FBBC&TS and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (68% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $19,500 more per year than FBBC&TS graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $34,300)
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $11,171 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($15,829 vs. $27,000)
- FBBC&TS graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($163 vs. $279)
- More FBBC&TS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Forest College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/