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Overview |
Lake Forest College | UWSP | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/24 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $251 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | UWSP | ||
| 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 Stevens Point is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or UWSP?
- Lake Forest College is 676.4% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 237.6% higher at Lake Forest College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($52,000.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Lake Forest College ($13,702 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 48.7% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($8,000 vs. $11,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 809.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($37,907 vs. $4,169)
Lake Forest College vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $12,100 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $2,640 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($24,360 vs. $27,000)
- UWSP graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWSP students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/