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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | MMC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 1,608 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #461 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | mmm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | MMC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $36,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $36,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $39,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $22,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | MMC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 7,636 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 5,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 7.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | MMC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | MMC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | MMC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 5% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | MMC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | MMC | ||
| 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
- Marymount Manhattan College is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (1,608 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. MMC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or MMC?
- Oglethorpe University is 18.4% more expensive to attend than MMC for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Ogelthorpe than Marymount Manhattan College ($43,710.00 vs. $36,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than MMC ($20,094 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oglethorpe University are 36.9% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($14,400 vs. $19,714)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Marymount Manhattan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 64.5% larger than aid received Marymount Manhattan College ($36,867 vs. $22,418)
Ogelthorpe vs. MMC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or MMC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MMC or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 102 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at MMC (3.45)
- MMC has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. MMC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or MMC? 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 MMC and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Ogelthorpe is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $5,000 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More MMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/