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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $15,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $15,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $21,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $8,587 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 974 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Houghton 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 Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 833 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Houghton College?
- Oglethorpe University is 174.9% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.9% higher at Ogelthorpe than Houghton College ($43,710.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Houghton College ($20,094 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 39.3% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($10,336 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Houghton College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 329.3% larger than aid received Houghton College ($36,867 vs. $8,587)
Ogelthorpe vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 30 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Houghton 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 Houghton College and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Oglethorpe University (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $44,300)
- Houghton College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Houghton College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/