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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 2.8 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lake Forest College is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 686 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Paul Smith's College?
- Lake Forest College is 62.4% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.4% higher at Lake Forest College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($52,000.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Lake Forest College ($25,056 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 30.7% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($11,898 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 54.4% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($37,907 vs. $24,545)
Lake Forest College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Paul Smith's College? 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 Paul Smith's College and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $17,100 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/