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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 2% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Northwest University | ||
| 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
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 1,014 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Northwest University?
- Oglethorpe University is 26.7% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Ogelthorpe than Northwest University ($43,710.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Northwest University ($20,094 vs. $23,722)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 42% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($10,140 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Northwest University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 64% larger than aid received Northwest University ($36,867 vs. $22,486)
Ogelthorpe vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 144 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Northwest University? 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 Northwest University and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Northwest University is higher than Oglethorpe University (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $5,468 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($21,532 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Northwest University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/