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ISU Berry College Bradley Georgia State Mercer Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence Saint Louis University-Main Campus Wheaton College| Oglethorpe University | Illinois Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | IWU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Bloomington, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 1,576 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | iwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $55,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $55,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $31,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $36,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | IWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 2,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 45.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1140/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | IWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $60,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | IWU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 2% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | IWU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | IWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (1,576 students vs. 1,522 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or IWU?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than Ogelthorpe for in-state tuition ($55,500.00 vs. $45,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at IWU than Oglethorpe University ($55,500.00 vs. $45,416.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than IWU ($22,251 vs. $31,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 18.3% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($12,930 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Illinois Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Oglethorpe University ($36,999 vs. $36,601)
Ogelthorpe vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 109 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming IWU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than IWU (45.2%)
Ogelthorpe vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or IWU? 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 IWU and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Oglethorpe University (82% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $49,800)
- Illinois Wesleyan University and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Illinois Wesleyan University and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/