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Butler Denison Berry College Purdue Georgia State IU Mercer Oberlin Wabash College IWU Augustana Valpo| Oglethorpe University | DePauw University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | DePauw | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Greencastle, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 1,752 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #99 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | depauw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | DePauw | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $29,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $41,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | DePauw | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 3,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | DePauw | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | DePauw | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,588 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | DePauw | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 2% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | DePauw | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | DePauw | ||
| 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
- DePauw University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (1,752 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. DePauw Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or DePauw?
- DePauw University is 24.5% more expensive to attend than Ogelthorpe for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at DePauw than Oglethorpe University ($54,400.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than DePauw ($20,094 vs. $29,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePauw University are 0% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($14,400 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as DePauw University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 11.4% larger than aid received Oglethorpe University ($41,067 vs. $36,867)
Ogelthorpe vs. DePauw Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or DePauw? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePauw or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 68 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than DePauw (65.8%)
Ogelthorpe vs. DePauw Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or DePauw? 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 DePauw and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Oglethorpe University (85% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $49,800)
- DePauw University students graduate with a $1,412 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($25,588 vs. $27,000)
- DePauw graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More DePauw graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/