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Overview |
Lake Forest College | University of Toledo | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 15,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #545 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | utoledo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | University of Toledo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $9,985 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $19,345 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $14,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $17,654 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $10,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | University of Toledo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 12,575 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 11,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 92.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 18.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1060/1280 | ||
| 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 | University of Toledo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | University of Toledo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | University of Toledo | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | University of Toledo | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | University of Toledo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Toledo is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (15,545 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. University of Toledo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or University of Toledo?
- Lake Forest College is 420.8% more expensive to attend than University of Toledo for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $9,985.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.8% higher at Lake Forest College than University of Toledo ($52,000.00 vs. $19,345.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Toledo than Lake Forest College ($17,654 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 18.9% lower than costs at University of Toledo ($11,898 vs. $14,148)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than University of Toledo (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 277.3% larger than aid received University of Toledo ($37,907 vs. $10,047)
Lake Forest College vs. University of Toledo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or University of Toledo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Toledo or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at University of Toledo (3.56)
- University of Toledo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. University of Toledo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or University of Toledo? 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 University of Toledo and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than University of Toledo (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $4,300 more per year than University of Toledo graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $49,500)
- University of Toledo students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Toledo graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Toledo students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/