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Overview |
Lake Forest College | WWU | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 20% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | WWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lake Forest College is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 1,508 students)
Lake Forest College vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or WWU?
- Lake Forest College is 96.2% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.2% higher at Lake Forest College than William Woods University ($52,000.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Lake Forest College ($23,363 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 13.9% lower than costs at Lake Forest College ($10,450 vs. $11,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 85.5% larger than aid received William Woods University ($37,907 vs. $20,431)
Lake Forest College vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at WWU (3.4)
- WWU has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or WWU? 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 WWU and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than William Woods University (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $15,200 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/