| The College of Idaho vs. Lake Forest |
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|---|---|---|
#173 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #5 in Idaho Colleges | Rankings* | #183 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #40 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$36,030 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$54,202 |
| expensive$22,975 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$16,212 |
| Less$24,326 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$40,590 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,160 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter45.52% | Acceptance Rate | Easier59.72% |
| Lower13.16% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable15.97% |
| 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 | 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,082 | Total Enrollment | Larger1,753 |
| Smaller1,052 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,727 |
| Larger30 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller26 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower59% | Graduate Rate | Higher77% |
| Higher28% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower16% |
| Lower76% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 747) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,236) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,474) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,164) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 129 | Number of faculties | 179 |
| Lower$67,507 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$80,383 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.