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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Northland College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1121/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 4% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Northland College | ||
| 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 Northland College based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 518 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Northland College?
- Oglethorpe University is 10% more expensive to attend than Northland College for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Ogelthorpe than Northland College ($43,710.00 vs. $39,719.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Northland College ($20,094 vs. $23,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 48.6% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($9,688 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 23.8% larger than aid received Northland College ($36,867 vs. $29,780)
Ogelthorpe vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 22 points higher than at Northland College (1118)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Northland College (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Northland College (68.4%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Northland 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 Northland College and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Ogelthorpe is the same as at Northland College (48% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $34,900)
- Northland College students graduate with a $57 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($26,943 vs. $27,000)
- Northland College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Northland 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/