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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 6% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | DeSales University | ||
| 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
- DeSales University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or DeSales University?
- Oglethorpe University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Ogelthorpe than DeSales University ($43,710.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than DeSales University ($20,094 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 6.7% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($13,500 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as DeSales University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 32.5% larger than aid received DeSales University ($36,867 vs. $27,824)
Ogelthorpe vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 86 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or DeSales University? 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 DeSales University and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Oglethorpe University (69% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $49,800)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More DeSales University 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/