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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | JCU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Ogelthorpe for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at JCU than Oglethorpe University ($45,490.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than JCU ($20,094 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 9.1% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($13,200 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 21.2% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($36,867 vs. $30,415)
Ogelthorpe vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 13 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or JCU? 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 JCU and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Oglethorpe University (71% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $49,800)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/