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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Indiana State | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 8,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | indstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Indiana State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $9,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $20,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $12,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $10,802 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Indiana State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 18,531 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 17,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Indiana State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Indiana State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,720 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Indiana State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Indiana State | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Indiana State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Indiana State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Indiana State?
- Lake Forest College is 450.1% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149% higher at Lake Forest College than Indiana State University ($52,000.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Lake Forest College ($12,688 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 4.8% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($11,350 vs. $11,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 250.9% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($37,907 vs. $10,802)
Lake Forest College vs. Indiana State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Indiana State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana State or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. Indiana State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Indiana State? 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 State and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Indiana State University (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $13,400 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($23,720 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana State 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 Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/