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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 3,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $11,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $22,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $5,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 435 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 68.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 23% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Herzing University-Madison | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Herzing University Madison is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (3,473 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Herzing University-Madison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Herzing University-Madison?
- Lake Forest College is 339.9% more expensive to attend than Herzing University-Madison for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 339.9% higher at Lake Forest College than Herzing University Madison ($52,000.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Herzing University Madison than Lake Forest College ($22,720 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Madison are 28.7% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($9,243 vs. $11,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Herzing University Madison (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 599% larger than aid received Herzing University Madison ($37,907 vs. $5,423)
Lake Forest College vs. Herzing University-Madison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Herzing University-Madison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Madison or Lake Forest College .
- Herzing University-Madison has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. Herzing University-Madison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Herzing University-Madison? 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 Herzing University-Madison and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Herzing University Madison (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Herzing University-Madison graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $43,400)
- Herzing University Madison students graduate with a $3,287 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($23,713 vs. $27,000)
- Herzing University-Madison graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Madison students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/