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Overview |
Lake Forest College | UArts | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | UArts | ||
| 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 UArts based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 1,313 students)
Lake Forest College vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or UArts?
- Lake Forest College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than UArts for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Lake Forest College than The University of the Arts ($52,000.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Forest College than UArts ($27,839 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 50.9% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($11,898 vs. $17,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 48.9% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($37,907 vs. $25,460)
Lake Forest College vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Lake Forest College .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or UArts? 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 UArts and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than The University of the Arts (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $19,300 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts and Lake Forest College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of the Arts 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 UArts students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/