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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Valpo | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 2,846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #363 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $45,136 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $45,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $13,306 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $23,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $34,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 6,133 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 5,656 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 10.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1080/1310 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 2% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Valpo | ||
| 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,522 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Valpo?
- Oglethorpe University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Ogelthorpe than Valparaiso University ($45,416.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Valpo ($22,251 vs. $23,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 15% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($13,306 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($36,601 vs. $34,326)
Ogelthorpe vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 19 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Valpo? 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 Valpo and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Oglethorpe University (71% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $49,800)
- Valparaiso University and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Valparaiso University and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Valpo 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/