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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Chillicothe, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 1,928 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | ohiou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $6,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $8,996 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $6,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $8,456 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $5,659 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.35 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Chillicothe Campus is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (1,928 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus?
- Lake Forest College is 766.1% more expensive to attend than Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $6,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 478% higher at Lake Forest College than Ohio University Chillicothe Campus ($52,000.00 vs. $8,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Chillicothe Campus than Lake Forest College ($8,456 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Chillicothe Campus are 91% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($6,228 vs. $11,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Ohio University Chillicothe Campus (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 569.9% larger than aid received Ohio University Chillicothe Campus ($37,907 vs. $5,659)
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus (3.35)
Lake Forest College vs. Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus? 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 Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Ohio University Chillicothe Campus (68% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Chillicothe Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus 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/