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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 22,649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #523 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $9,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $25,294 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,964 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $15,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $14,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 18,830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 14,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mississippi State University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (22,649 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Mississippi State?
- Oglethorpe University is 372.6% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $9,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at Ogelthorpe than Mississippi State University ($43,710.00 vs. $25,294.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than Ogelthorpe ($15,364 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 31.3% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($10,964 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Mississippi State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 158.7% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($36,867 vs. $14,252)
Ogelthorpe vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is the same at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Mississippi State? 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 Mississippi State and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Mississippi State is higher than Oglethorpe University (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $47,500)
- Mississippi State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Mississippi State graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Mississippi State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/