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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | aquinascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $21,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $21,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $20,892 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $12,820 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 245 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 40.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1100/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 9% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | - | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Aquinas College | ||
| 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 Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 342 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Aquinas College?
- Oglethorpe University is 104.7% more expensive to attend than Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.7% higher at Ogelthorpe than Aquinas College ($43,710.00 vs. $21,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Aquinas College ($20,094 vs. $20,892)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 62.7% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($8,850 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Aquinas College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 187.6% larger than aid received Aquinas College ($36,867 vs. $12,820)
Ogelthorpe vs. Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Aquinas College or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 25 points higher than at Aquinas College (1115)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Aquinas College (24)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Aquinas College (3.55)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Aquinas College (40.4%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Aquinas College? 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 Aquinas College and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Ogelthorpe is higher than Aquinas College (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $48,600)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Aquinas College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Aquinas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/