College comparison

Gustavus Adolphus College vs Lake Forest College

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN	Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL
Acceptance rateLake Forest College is more selective	61%	57%
SAT (25–75)	—	1190–1393
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,878	1,813
Avg net price	$22,900	$28,673
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Saint Peter, MN	Lake Forest, IL

Quick answers

Is Gustavus Adolphus College or Lake Forest College harder to get into?

Lake Forest College is more selective: Gustavus Adolphus College's acceptance rate is approximately 61% and Lake Forest College's is approximately 57% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Gustavus Adolphus College vs Lake Forest College?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Gustavus Adolphus College and 1190–1393 at Lake Forest College. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.