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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Indiana Tech | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Fort Wayne, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | indianatech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Indiana Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $29,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $29,064 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $10,854 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $22,179 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $19,813 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 5,323 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 3,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.03 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | Indiana Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Indiana Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Indiana Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Indiana Tech | ||
| 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
- Indiana Institute of Technology is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (2,595 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Indiana Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Indiana Tech?
- Lake Forest College is 78.9% more expensive to attend than Indiana Tech for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.9% higher at Lake Forest College than Indiana Institute of Technology ($52,000.00 vs. $29,064.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana Institute of Technology than Lake Forest College ($22,179 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Institute of Technology are 9.6% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($10,854 vs. $11,898)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College as Indiana Institute of Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 91.3% larger than aid received Indiana Institute of Technology ($37,907 vs. $19,813)
Lake Forest College vs. Indiana Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Indiana Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana Tech or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Indiana Tech (3.03)
- Indiana Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. Indiana Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Indiana Tech? 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 Indiana Tech and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Indiana Institute of Technology (68% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Indiana Tech graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $46,600)
- Indiana Institute of Technology students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana Tech graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana Tech students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/