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Berry College UB Georgia State Mercer Le Moyne College Georgia KSU St. Bona JCU Niagara University Georgia Tech SUNY at Geneseo| Oglethorpe University | Canisius College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Canisius | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 2,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #389 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | canisius.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Canisius | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $31,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $31,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $19,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $22,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Canisius | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 4,147 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 3,391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Canisius | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Canisius | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $49,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Canisius | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 4% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Canisius | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Canisius | ||
| 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
- Canisius College is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,545 students vs. 1,522 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Canisius Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Canisius?
- Oglethorpe University is 46% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at Ogelthorpe than Canisius College ($45,416.00 vs. $31,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Ogelthorpe ($19,321 vs. $22,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 16.3% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($13,160 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Canisius College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 60.7% larger than aid received Canisius College ($36,601 vs. $22,779)
Ogelthorpe vs. Canisius Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Canisius? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Canisius or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 62 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Canisius (3.7)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Canisius Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Canisius? 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 Canisius and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Canisius is higher than Oglethorpe University (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Canisius College earn on average $100 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $49,800)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Canisius graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/