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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | MC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | MC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 3% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | MC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi College is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or MC?
- Oglethorpe University is 122.4% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.4% higher at Ogelthorpe than Mississippi College ($43,710.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than MC ($20,094 vs. $20,874)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 21.8% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($11,818 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Mississippi College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 118.1% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($36,867 vs. $16,904)
Ogelthorpe vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 34 points higher than at MC (1106)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at MC (3.56)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than MC (40%)
Ogelthorpe vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or MC? 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 MC and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Oglethorpe University (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $5,700 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- MC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/