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Lake Forest, IL · Chicago, IL
| Lake Forest College | North Park University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $28,673/yr | $16,948/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $19,605/yr | $14,845/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,158 | $25,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $20,210/yr | $14,843/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,481/yr | $16,067/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,055/yr | $19,208/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $35,341/yr | $22,964/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $277/mo | $270/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,700/yr | $11,090/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,700/yr | $12,405/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,350/yr | $1,050/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,048/yr | $2,500/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $70,655/yr | $44,172/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $56,402/yr | $36,710/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $56,402/yr | $36,710/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 32% | 44% |
| Students taking federal loans | 67% | 50% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 57% | 69% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1190–1393 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1343 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 28–32 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 28–34 · Math 23–30 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,811 | 3,468 |
| Students accepted | 2,858 | 2,526 |
| Students who enrolled | 425 | 455 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 16% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 11% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 78% | 58% |
| Freshmen who come back | 90% | 62% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $61,825/yr | $59,572/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $41,213–$88,777 | $37,927–$81,814 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 79% | 62% |
| White students graduating | 77% | 71% |
| Black students graduating | 73% | 38% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 75% | 52% |
| Asian students graduating | 83% | 64% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $51,324/yr | $49,326/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 80% | 71% |
| Graduate on time | 70% | 44% |
| Pell students who graduate | 76% | 53% |
| First-gen students who finish | 73% | 46% |
| Low-income students who finish | 79% | 40% |
| Students who transfer out | 16% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $58,610/yr | $53,586/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 24% · Social Sciences 15% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 14% | Business, Management & Marketing 37% · Health Professions 14% · Education 8% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 24% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 37% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Social Sciences — 15% of degrees | Health Professions — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 14% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 11% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Finance and Financial Management Services — $61,264/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $105,596/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 27% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,813 | 1,818 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 23 | 716 |
| Average professor pay | $9,044/mo | $8,245/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $59,959 | $45,181 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Chicago, IL |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1857 | 1891 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 20% | 12% |
| Men | 43% | 44% |
| Women | 57% | 56% |
| White students | 47% | 28% |
| Black students | 2.6% | 11% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 18% | 35% |
| Asian students | 6.2% | 8.1% |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Other / not reported | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 25% | 37% |
| Part-time students | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 2.6% | 8.5% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,874/yr | $9,612/yr |
| Endowment | $123.5M | $108.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,335 | 935 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,000/yr | $5,450/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,480/yr | $5,825/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Evangelical Covenant Church of America |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 23 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 509 | 463 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $16,500 |
| Athletics budget | $4.6M | $4.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.6M | $4.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $94,497 | $64,911 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.