Colleges Compare Illinois Wesleyan University vs Lake Forest College Illinois Wesleyan University vs Lake Forest College Illinois Wesleyan University is harder to get into (39% vs 54% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average: $24,987 vs $27,863 a year.
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Getting in Measure Illinois Wesleyan University Lake Forest College Admit rate 39% 54% SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 1120–1340 1200–1370 ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 25–30 27–30 SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Not checked yet Not checked yet Next deadline Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cost Measure Illinois Wesleyan University Lake Forest College Sticker price per year $73,189 $70,968 Average paid after grants $27,863 $24,987
What families with aid paid, by income Measure Illinois Wesleyan University Lake Forest College Under $30,000 $18,589 $16,922 $30,000–$48,000 $22,282 $17,334 $48,000–$75,000 $20,309 $17,492 $75,000–$110,000 $27,317 $21,622 Over $110,000 $37,168 $33,218
After you start Measure Illinois Wesleyan University Lake Forest College Undergrads 1,582 1,813 Graduate within 6 years 83% 70% Come back for year two 80% 90% Median earnings 10 years after starting $76,193 $70,470 Median debt at graduation $26,000 $26,250
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