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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Otterbein University | ||
| 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
- Otterbein University is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Otterbein University?
- Lake Forest College is 53.7% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at Lake Forest College than Otterbein University ($52,000.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Lake Forest College ($22,661 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 0.8% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($11,898 vs. $11,988)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 57.6% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($37,907 vs. $24,060)
Lake Forest College vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Otterbein University (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University and Lake Forest College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and Lake Forest College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/