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Overview |
Mitchell College | Lake Forest College | ||
| Location | New London, CT | Lake Forest, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 539 | 1,753 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mitchell.edu | lakeforest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mitchell College | Lake Forest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,006 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,006 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $11,898 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,365 | $27,839 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,641 | $37,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mitchell College | Lake Forest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,179 | 4,665 | ||
| Admitted | 906 | 2,786 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 59.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mitchell College | Lake Forest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mitchell College | Lake Forest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $53,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mitchell College | Lake Forest College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Mitchell College | Lake Forest College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Mitchell College | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lake Forest College is larger than than Mitchell College based on total student enrollment (1,753 students vs. 539 students)
Mitchell College vs. Lake Forest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mitchell College or Lake Forest College?
- Lake Forest College is 48.5% more expensive to attend than Mitchell College for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Lake Forest College than Mitchell College ($52,000.00 vs. $35,006.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Forest College than Mitchell College ($27,839 vs. $30,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 24.4% lower than costs at Mitchell College ($11,898 vs. $14,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mitchell College as Lake Forest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 75.2% larger than aid received Mitchell College ($37,907 vs. $21,641)
Mitchell College vs. Lake Forest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mitchell College 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 Mitchell College .
- Mitchell College has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Mitchell College vs. Lake Forest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mitchell College 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 Mitchell College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Mitchell College (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lake Forest College earn on average $20,900 more per year than Mitchell College graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $32,900)
- Mitchell College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lake Forest College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mitchell College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Lake Forest College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Lake Forest College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mitchell College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/