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Overview |
Marymount | Lake Forest College | ||
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Lake Forest, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 514 | 1,753 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marymountcalifornia.edu | lakeforest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marymount | Lake Forest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,158 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,158 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,999 | $11,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $27,839 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $37,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Marymount | Lake Forest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,665 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,786 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Marymount | Lake Forest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marymount | Lake Forest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $53,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marymount | Lake Forest College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Marymount | Lake Forest College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Marymount | Lake Forest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lake Forest College is larger than than Marymount based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 514 students)
Marymount vs. Lake Forest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marymount or Lake Forest College?
- Lake Forest College is 47.9% more expensive to attend than Marymount for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at Lake Forest College than Marymount California University ($52,000.00 vs. $35,158.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 34.5% lower than costs at Marymount California University ($11,898 vs. $15,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College than Marymount California University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is ?% larger than aid received Marymount California University ($37,907 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marymount or Lake Forest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lake Forest College or Marymount .
- Accepted freshman Lake Forest College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Marymount (3.09)
Marymount vs. Lake Forest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marymount or Lake Forest College? 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 Lake Forest College and Marymount.
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $12,400 more per year than Marymount graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $41,400)
- Marymount California University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/