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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 2% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Hamline University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamline University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Ogelthorpe for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Hamline University than Oglethorpe University ($45,540.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Hamline University ($20,094 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 28.4% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($11,213 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Hamline University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 11.7% larger than aid received Hamline University ($36,867 vs. $33,013)
Ogelthorpe vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 13 points higher than at Hamline University (1127)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Hamline University (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Hamline University? 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 Hamline University and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Oglethorpe University (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $49,800)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/