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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Holy Cross College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | hcc-nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Holy Cross College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $24,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $24,582 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 1,670 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 1,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 73.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 980/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jul 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Holy Cross College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Holy Cross College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 4% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Holy Cross College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross College based on total student enrollment (1,522 students vs. 547 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Holy Cross College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Holy Cross College?
- Oglethorpe University is 33.2% more expensive to attend than Holy Cross College for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at Ogelthorpe than Holy Cross College ($45,416.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Holy Cross College ($22,251 vs. $24,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Cross College are 24.4% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($12,300 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Holy Cross College (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 48.9% larger than aid received Holy Cross College ($36,601 vs. $24,582)
Ogelthorpe vs. Holy Cross College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Holy Cross College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross College or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 156 points higher than at Holy Cross College (984)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Holy Cross College (22)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Holy Cross College (3.2)
- Holy Cross College has a higher acceptance rate (73.7%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Holy Cross College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross College and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Ogelthorpe is higher than Holy Cross College (48% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Holy Cross College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $43,800)
- Holy Cross College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Cross College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Holy Cross College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/