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Overview |
Lake Forest College | Parkside | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 17/23 | ||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | Parkside | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Parkside is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or Parkside?
- Lake Forest College is 725.7% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.9% higher at Lake Forest College than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($52,000.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Lake Forest College ($8,510 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 49.4% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($7,966 vs. $11,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than University of Wisconsin Parkside (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 434.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($37,907 vs. $7,098)
Lake Forest College vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Parkside has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (68% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $12,800 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/