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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Saint John's | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Collegeville, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 1,645 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #297 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Saint John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $27,982 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $37,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Saint John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 1,592 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 1,373 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 915/1185 | ||
| 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 | Saint John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Saint John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $64,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Saint John's | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 97% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Saint John's | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Saint John's | ||
| 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
- Saint Johns University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (1,645 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Saint John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Saint John's?
- Saint Johns University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Ogelthorpe for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Saint John's than Oglethorpe University ($50,950.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Saint John's ($20,094 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 21.1% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($11,890 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Saint Johns University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 1.8% larger than aid received Oglethorpe University ($37,533 vs. $36,867)
Ogelthorpe vs. Saint John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Saint John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint John's or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 8 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Saint John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Saint John's? 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 Saint John's and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Oglethorpe University (80% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $49,800)
- Saint Johns University and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Johns University and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/