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Berry College UNO Georgia State LSU Xavier University of Louisiana Mercer UT Belmont Georgia KSU Tulane Samford University| Oglethorpe University | Loyola University New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | loyno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $43,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $43,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,607 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $23,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $35,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 7,340 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 13.9% | ||
| 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 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1050/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,774 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 5% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Loyola University-New Orleans | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola University New Orleans is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (4,397 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Loyola University-New Orleans?
- Oglethorpe University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Loyola University-New Orleans for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Ogelthorpe than Loyola University New Orleans ($43,710.00 vs. $43,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Loyola University-New Orleans ($20,094 vs. $23,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oglethorpe University are 1.4% lower than costs at Loyola University New Orleans ($14,400 vs. $14,607)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Loyola University New Orleans (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Loyola University New Orleans ($36,867 vs. $35,604)
Ogelthorpe vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Loyola University-New Orleans? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loyola University-New Orleans or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 6 points higher than at Loyola University-New Orleans (1134)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Loyola University-New Orleans (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Loyola University-New Orleans (3.48)
- Loyola University-New Orleans has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Loyola University-New Orleans Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Loyola University-New Orleans? 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 Loyola University-New Orleans and Ogelthorpe.
- Graduates from Loyola University New Orleans earn on average $800 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $49,800)
- Loyola University New Orleans students graduate with a $226 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($26,774 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Loyola University-New Orleans graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/