Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Berry College Georgia State Mercer LHU Georgia KSU Georgia Tech Emory Samford University Millsaps SCAD Wofford College| Oglethorpe University | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Ogelthorpe | MUW | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #841 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | muw.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Ogelthorpe | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $7,766 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | MUW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | MUW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | MUW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 37% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | MUW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | MUW | ||
| 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
- Mississippi University for Women is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,339 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or MUW?
- Oglethorpe University is 462.8% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 462.8% higher at Ogelthorpe than Mississippi University for Women ($43,710.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Ogelthorpe ($12,691 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 75.4% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($8,212 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Mississippi University for Women (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 272.9% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($36,867 vs. $9,887)
Ogelthorpe vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 128 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or MUW? 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 MUW and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Ogelthorpe is higher than Mississippi University for Women (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $12,000 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- MUW graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/