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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Elms College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Chicopee, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 1,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #401 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | elms.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Elms College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $38,735 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $38,735 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $23,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $27,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Elms College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 1,177 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 1,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1070/1300 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Elms College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Elms College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Elms College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 24% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Elms College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Elms 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
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than Elms College based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 1,275 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Elms College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Elms College?
- Oglethorpe University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Elms College for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Ogelthorpe than College of Our Lady of the Elms ($43,710.00 vs. $38,735.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Elms College ($20,094 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oglethorpe University are 3% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($14,400 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than College of Our Lady of the Elms (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 36% larger than aid received College of Our Lady of the Elms ($36,867 vs. $27,109)
Ogelthorpe vs. Elms College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Elms College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elms College or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 164 points higher than at Elms College (976)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Elms College (22)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Elms College (3.42)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Elms College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Elms 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 Elms College and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Oglethorpe University (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Elms College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $46,300)
- College of Our Lady of the Elms students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elms College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Elms College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/