Lake Forest vs. Grinnell
The following statements compare Lake Forest College and Grinnell College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Grinnell's tuition ($64,862) is more expensive than Lake Forest ($54,202).
- Grinnell's acceptance rate (12.68%) is lower than Lake Forest (59.41%).
- Grinnell has higher yield (36.10%) than Lake Forest (14.87%).
- Grinnell's SAT score (1,490) is higher than Lake Forest (1,280).
- Grinnell's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Lake Forest (12 to 1).
- Grinnell (1,759 students) is larger than Lake Forest (1,753 students) with more enrolled students.
- Grinnell ($43,476) has higher amount of financial aid than Lake Forest ($40,590).
- Grinnell's graduation rate (88%) is higher than Lake Forest (77%).
Lake Forest College
Private, 4 years • Lake Forest, IL #140 Liberal Arts Colleges, #32 in Illinois more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$54,202
Financial Aid
$40,590
Test Scores
1,280 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
59.41% Acceptance Rate
14.87% Yield
Enrollment
1,727 Undergraduate
26 Graduate
Graduation Rate
77% Graduation Rate
16% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
104 Faculties (full-time)
279 Staffs (full-time)
$76,724 Faculty Salary
$70,665 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,000 annual charge
-1,335 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,480 annual charge
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$64,862
Financial Aid
$43,476
Test Scores
1,490 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
12.68% Acceptance Rate
36.10% Yield
Enrollment
1,759 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
88% Graduation Rate
93% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
202 Faculties (full-time)
710 Staffs (full-time)
$102,930 Faculty Salary
$69,616 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,500 annual charge
-1,450 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$8,378 annual charge
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