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DePaul EIU Northern Illinois UIC North Park University Augustana ISU CSU Loyola North Central College Beloit College Carthage| Lake Forest College | Northeastern Illinois University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 5,756 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #629 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | neiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $10,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $20,182 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $10,742 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $15,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 4,603 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 2,886 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 15/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 810/1010 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $149 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Northeastern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northeastern Illinois University is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (5,756 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Northeastern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Northeastern Illinois University?
- Lake Forest College is 415.3% more expensive to attend than Northeastern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $10,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.7% higher at Lake Forest College than Northeastern Illinois University ($52,000.00 vs. $20,182.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern Illinois University than Lake Forest College ($14,262 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern Illinois University are 10.8% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($10,742 vs. $11,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Northeastern Illinois University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 150.3% larger than aid received Northeastern Illinois University ($37,907 vs. $15,143)
Lake Forest College vs. Northeastern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Northeastern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeastern Illinois University or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Northeastern Illinois University (3.1)
- Northeastern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (62.7%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. Northeastern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Northeastern Illinois University? 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 Northeastern Illinois University and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Northeastern Illinois University (68% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Northeastern Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $40,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- Northeastern Illinois University graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/