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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 1,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #697 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | oglethorpe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $43,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $43,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $20,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $36,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 2,816 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 1,999 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 26% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. Ogelthorpe Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or Ogelthorpe?
- Agnes Scott College is 4% more expensive to attend than Ogelthorpe for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Agnes Scott College than Oglethorpe University ($45,456.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Agnes Scott College ($20,094 vs. $24,305)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Agnes Scott College are 7.7% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($13,375 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College as Oglethorpe University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Agnes Scott College ($36,867 vs. $34,267)
Agnes Scott College vs. Ogelthorpe Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or Ogelthorpe? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ogelthorpe or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. Ogelthorpe Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College or Ogelthorpe? 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 Ogelthorpe and Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Oglethorpe University (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $41,600)
- Oglethorpe University and Agnes Scott College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oglethorpe University and Agnes Scott College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Agnes Scott College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/