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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Simpson College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Indianola, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #412 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | simpson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Simpson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $44,202 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $44,202 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $23,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $35,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Simpson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 1,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 890/1280 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Simpson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Simpson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Simpson College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 3% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Simpson College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Simpson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 1,151 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Simpson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Simpson College?
- Simpson College is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Ogelthorpe for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Simpson College than Oglethorpe University ($44,202.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Simpson College ($20,094 vs. $23,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 49.2% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($9,654 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Simpson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Simpson College ($36,867 vs. $35,898)
Ogelthorpe vs. Simpson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Simpson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson College or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 36 points higher than at Simpson College (1104)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Simpson College (24)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Simpson College (3.62)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Simpson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Simpson 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 Simpson College and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Oglethorpe University (69% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Simpson College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $48,000)
- Simpson College and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Simpson College and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/