Lake Forest College vs Westminster College

Lake Forest College and Westminster College, both esteemed liberal arts institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Lake Forest, nestled in a charming Chicago suburb, boasts a higher acceptance rate, allowing more students to pursue their academic aspirations. Westminster, located in the vibrant city of Salt Lake City, attracts a diverse student body, with a significant proportion of international students enriching the campus culture. While Lake Forest excels in the social sciences and psychology, Westminster shines in the fields of business and education. Both colleges boast impressive graduation rates, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their post-graduate endeavors. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic goals and personal preferences.

	Lake Forest College	Westminster College
Overview
Location	Lake Forest, Illinois	New Wilmington, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	87.0%	89.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	64.4%	82.1%
Application fees	$50
SAT range	1130 - 1345	1040 - 1258
ACT range	26 - 31	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	26.0%	31.0%
Students submitting ACT score	15.0%	10.0%
Total number of applicants	4,358	2,475
Total number of admissions given out	2,808	2,033
Admitted students who chose to enroll	417	305
Yield rate	14.9%	15.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$66,400	$52,150
Average net price	$25,126	$20,258
Tuition	$50,100	$37,630
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,540 Meal plan: $5,958	$11,670
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $38,182	100.0% Average amount $30,669
Students receiving federal student loan	43.0% Average amount $5,895	78.0% Average amount $5,696
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $15,800	28.0% Average amount $12,975

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,661 Men 41.7% Women 58.3%	1,163 Men 46.3% Women 53.7%
Graduate students	29 Men 34.5% Women 65.5%	62 Men 32.3% Women 67.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	45.4%	N/A
International students	15.7%	0.2%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	1,236	998
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Illinois Arizona California Colorado Minnesota	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education Foreign Languages and Literatures Psychology	Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business Social Sciences Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	73.0%	72.8%
Dropout rate	4.8%	11.9%
Transferred out	22.2%	13.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $51,498 Year 2: $44,468 Year 3: $58,948 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,662 Year 2: $41,007 Year 3: $50,604 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,515 Year 2: $40,647 Year 3: $46,215 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,630 Year 2: $30,409 Year 3: $42,995 Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,945 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $37,497 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,373 Year 2: $23,807 Year 3: $32,580 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,153 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,832 Year 3: N/A Neurobiology and Neurosciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,544 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,197 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $60,526 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: $51,802 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,460 Year 2: $38,649 Year 3: $43,882 Education, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,753 Year 2: $34,847 Year 3: $41,931 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: $38,405 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: $36,169 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: N/A Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,600 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: N/A

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