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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | |||
| 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 | Jul 3, 2024 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 4% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Warren Wilson | ||
| 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
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 793 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Warren Wilson?
- Oglethorpe University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Ogelthorpe than Warren Wilson College ($43,710.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Warren Wilson ($20,094 vs. $28,086)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 19.5% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($12,050 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Warren Wilson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 41.7% larger than aid received Warren Wilson College ($36,867 vs. $26,012)
Ogelthorpe vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 20 points higher than at Warren Wilson (1120)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Warren Wilson (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Warren Wilson (3.6)
- Warren Wilson has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Ogelthorpe is higher than Warren Wilson College (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $19,000 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/