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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Benedictine College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Atchison, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 2,465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #674 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | benedictine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Benedictine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $34,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $34,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $28,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $22,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Benedictine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 3,575 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 2,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1117/1310 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Benedictine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Benedictine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Benedictine College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 3% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Benedictine College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Benedictine College | ||
| 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
- Benedictine College is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,465 students vs. 1,522 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Benedictine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Benedictine College?
- Oglethorpe University is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Benedictine College for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Ogelthorpe than Benedictine College ($45,416.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Benedictine College ($22,251 vs. $28,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedictine College are 29.4% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($11,820 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Benedictine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 63.4% larger than aid received Benedictine College ($36,601 vs. $22,401)
Ogelthorpe vs. Benedictine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Benedictine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedictine College or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 11 points higher than at Benedictine College (1129)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Benedictine College (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Benedictine College (3.57)
- Benedictine College has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Benedictine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Benedictine 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 Benedictine College and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine College is higher than Oglethorpe University (56% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Benedictine College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $42,600)
- Benedictine College and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Benedictine College and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Benedictine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/