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Berry College Georgia State Mercer Malone University University of Mount Union Northwood University-Michigan Georgia KSU The University of Findlay Oakland WSU Kent State| Oglethorpe University | Walsh University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1030/1320 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $287 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 9% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Walsh College | ||
| 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
- Walsh University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,309 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Walsh College?
- Oglethorpe University is 39.1% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Ogelthorpe than Walsh University ($43,710.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Ogelthorpe ($20,032 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 23.1% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($11,700 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Walsh University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 40.9% larger than aid received Walsh University ($36,867 vs. $26,172)
Ogelthorpe vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Ogelthorpe .
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Walsh 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 Walsh College and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Oglethorpe University (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $45,400)
- Oglethorpe University students graduate with a $833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,833)
- Ogelthorpe graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/