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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Washington College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 916 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $52,146 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $52,146 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $15,814 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $33,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $36,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 2,539 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 1,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1185/1345 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 4% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (1,522 students vs. 916 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Washington College?
- Washington College is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Ogelthorpe for in-state tuition ($52,146.00 vs. $45,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Washington College than Oglethorpe University ($52,146.00 vs. $45,416.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Washington College ($22,251 vs. $33,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oglethorpe University are 3.4% lower than costs at Washington College ($15,300 vs. $15,814)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Washington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 0% larger than aid received Washington College ($36,601 vs. $36,593)
Ogelthorpe vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Ogelthorpe .
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Washington 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 Washington College and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Oglethorpe University (75% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $49,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/