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DePaul Augustana F&M Loyola North Central College Beloit College Carthage Dickinson College Temple Knox College Mercyhurst College University of Wisconsin-Whitewater| Lake Forest College | Washington & Jefferson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lake Forest College | W&J | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 1,151 students)
Lake Forest College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or W&J?
- Lake Forest College is 4.8% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Lake Forest College than Washington & Jefferson College ($52,000.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Lake Forest College ($25,636 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 13.7% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($11,898 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 2.8% larger than aid received Lake Forest College ($38,963 vs. $37,907)
Lake Forest College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or W&J? 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 W&J and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Lake Forest College (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $53,800)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Lake Forest College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Lake Forest College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Forest College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/