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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Wofford 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
- Wofford College is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Ogelthorpe for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Wofford College than Oglethorpe University ($49,760.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Wofford College ($20,094 vs. $31,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oglethorpe University are 3.6% lower than costs at Wofford College ($14,400 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Wofford College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Wofford College ($36,867 vs. $36,005)
Ogelthorpe vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Wofford College (1170) is 30 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming Wofford College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Wofford College (3.7)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Wofford 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 Wofford College and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Oglethorpe University (79% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $49,800)
- Wofford College students graduate with a $1,253 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($25,747 vs. $27,000)
- Wofford College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Wofford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/