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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Ole Miss | ||
| 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
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Ole Miss?
- Oglethorpe University is 381.8% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at Ogelthorpe than University of Mississippi ($43,710.00 vs. $26,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Ogelthorpe ($14,289 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 25.3% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($11,490 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 168.7% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($36,867 vs. $13,720)
Ogelthorpe vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 22 points higher than at Ole Miss (1118)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Ole Miss (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Oglethorpe University (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $2,900 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $49,800)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Ole Miss 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/