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Overview |
Lake Forest College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #953 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 13/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 800/980 | ||
| 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 | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $331 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 58% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Lake Forest College is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 1,093 students)
Lake Forest College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or JCSU?
- Lake Forest College is 197.6% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.6% higher at Lake Forest College than Johnson C Smith University ($52,000.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Lake Forest College ($20,045 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 67.6% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($7,100 vs. $11,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 193.6% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($37,907 vs. $12,911)
Lake Forest College vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 1.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Lake Forest College has a higher acceptance rate (59.7%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Lake Forest College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Johnson C Smith University (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $23,500 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $30,300)
- Lake Forest College students graduate with a $5,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,050)
- Lake Forest College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/