Lake Forest vs. Loyola University Chicago |
#183 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #40 in Illinois Colleges | Rankings* | #118 in National Universities #7 in Illinois Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$54,202 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$51,716 |
cheaper$16,212 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$22,305 |
More$40,590 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$24,072 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,260 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,275 SAT 29 ACT |
Tighter59.72% | Acceptance Rate | Easier79.15% |
Favorable15.97% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower8.85% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller1,753 | Total Enrollment | Larger16,899 |
Smaller1,727 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger11,703 |
Smaller26 | Graduate Student Population | Larger5,196 |
- | Online Student Population | 2,215 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher77% | Graduate Rate | Lower70% |
Lower16% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher22% |
Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower81% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,236) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,846) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,164) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,830) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
179 | Number of faculties | 1,791 |
Lower$80,383 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$97,816 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.