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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Carroll College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Helena, MT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 1,168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | carroll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Carroll College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $37,828 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $37,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $23,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $28,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Carroll College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 1,519 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 1,186 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 13/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1080/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Carroll College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Carroll College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Carroll College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 7% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Carroll College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Carroll College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than Carroll College based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 1,168 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Carroll College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Carroll College?
- Oglethorpe University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Carroll College for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $37,828.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Ogelthorpe than Carroll College ($43,710.00 vs. $37,828.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Carroll College ($20,094 vs. $23,916)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll College are 28.8% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($11,182 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Carroll College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 30.4% larger than aid received Carroll College ($36,867 vs. $28,266)
Ogelthorpe vs. Carroll College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Carroll College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll College or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 30 points higher than at Carroll College (1110)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Carroll College (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Carroll College (3.64)
- Carroll College has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Carroll College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Carroll College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Carroll College and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Carroll College is higher than Oglethorpe University (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Carroll College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $47,500)
- Carroll College and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carroll College and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/