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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | WLC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 1,086 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or WLC?
- Oglethorpe University is 31.6% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Ogelthorpe than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($43,710.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than WLC ($20,094 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 26.5% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($11,380 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 59.4% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($36,867 vs. $23,128)
Ogelthorpe vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 39 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or WLC? 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 WLC and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Oglethorpe University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $6,800 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/