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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 2,522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $37,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $37,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $15,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $31,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $22,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 3,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 6% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Nazareth College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nazareth College is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,522 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Nazareth College?
- Oglethorpe University is 17.1% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at Ogelthorpe than Nazareth College ($43,710.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Nazareth College ($20,094 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oglethorpe University are 5.5% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($14,400 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Nazareth College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 62.9% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($36,867 vs. $22,625)
Ogelthorpe vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or Ogelthorpe .
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Nazareth College? 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 Nazareth College and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Oglethorpe University (74% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $44,900)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($26,501 vs. $27,000)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/