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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #197 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $253 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Springfield College | ||
| 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
- Springfield College is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Springfield College?
- Oglethorpe University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Springfield College for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Ogelthorpe than Springfield College ($43,710.00 vs. $41,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Springfield College ($20,094 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 5% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($13,720 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Springfield College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 29.9% larger than aid received Springfield College ($36,867 vs. $28,376)
Ogelthorpe vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 98 points higher than at Springfield College (1042)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Springfield College (23)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Springfield College (3.56)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Springfield 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 Springfield College and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Oglethorpe University (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Springfield College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/