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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 24.5% more expensive to attend than Ogelthorpe for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Susquahanna than Oglethorpe University ($54,440.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Susquahanna ($20,094 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oglethorpe University are 3.9% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($14,400 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 11% larger than aid received Oglethorpe University ($40,914 vs. $36,867)
Ogelthorpe vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Ogelthorpe .
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Oglethorpe University (77% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $49,800)
- Susquehanna University and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/