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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $50,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $50,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $28,109 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $35,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 2,328 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 7% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Wagner College | ||
| 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
- Wagner College is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 1,522 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Ogelthorpe for in-state tuition ($50,200.00 vs. $45,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Wagner College than Oglethorpe University ($50,200.00 vs. $45,416.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Wagner College ($22,251 vs. $28,109)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oglethorpe University are 2% lower than costs at Wagner College ($15,300 vs. $15,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Wagner College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Wagner College ($36,601 vs. $35,322)
Ogelthorpe vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Ogelthorpe .
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Wagner 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 Wagner College and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Wagner College is higher than Oglethorpe University (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $14,300 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $49,800)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Wagner College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/