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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Whitworth University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 2,345 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | whitworth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Whitworth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $49,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $49,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $13,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $38,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Whitworth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 4,740 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 4,113 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Whitworth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Whitworth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Whitworth University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Whitworth University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Whitworth University | ||
| 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
- Whitworth University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,345 students vs. 1,522 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Whitworth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Whitworth University?
- Whitworth University is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Ogelthorpe for in-state tuition ($49,600.00 vs. $45,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Whitworth University than Oglethorpe University ($49,600.00 vs. $45,416.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Whitworth University ($22,251 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitworth University are 11.7% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($13,700 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Whitworth University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitworth University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Oglethorpe University ($38,334 vs. $36,601)
Ogelthorpe vs. Whitworth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Whitworth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitworth University or Ogelthorpe .
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Whitworth University (3.72)
- Whitworth University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Whitworth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Whitworth University? 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 Whitworth University and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Whitworth University is higher than Oglethorpe University (80% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Whitworth University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $46,200)
- Whitworth University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Whitworth University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Whitworth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/