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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | MLC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | New Ulm, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | mlc-wels.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | MLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $17,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $17,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $6,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $22,293 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $6,301 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | MLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 215 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 78.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1051/1316 | ||
| 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 | MLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | MLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | MLC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 93% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | MLC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | MLC | ||
| 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 MLC based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 880 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. MLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or MLC?
- Oglethorpe University is 150.9% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.9% higher at Ogelthorpe than Martin Luther College ($43,710.00 vs. $17,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than MLC ($20,094 vs. $22,293)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 109.3% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($6,880 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 485.1% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($36,867 vs. $6,301)
Ogelthorpe vs. MLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or MLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MLC or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 5 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at MLC (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at MLC (3.56)
- MLC has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. MLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or MLC? 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 MLC and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Oglethorpe University (73% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $11,800 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/