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Overview |
Prescott College | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Location | Prescott, AZ | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 969 | 1,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | prescott.edu | oglethorpe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Prescott College | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,960 | $43,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,960 | $43,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,317 | $20,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,149 | $36,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Prescott College | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 185 | 2,816 | ||
| Admitted | 182 | 1,999 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1095/1290 | 1065/1305 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Prescott College | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Prescott College | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Prescott College | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 26% |
Students |
Prescott College | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Prescott College | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than Prescott College based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 969 students)
Prescott College vs. Ogelthorpe Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Prescott College or Ogelthorpe?
- Oglethorpe University is 28.7% more expensive to attend than Prescott College for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Ogelthorpe than Prescott College ($43,710.00 vs. $33,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Prescott College ($20,094 vs. $25,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prescott College are 51.3% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($9,520 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Prescott College as Oglethorpe University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 83% larger than aid received Prescott College ($36,867 vs. $20,149)
Prescott College vs. Ogelthorpe Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Prescott College or Ogelthorpe? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ogelthorpe or Prescott College .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 101 points higher than at Prescott College (1039)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Prescott College (23)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Prescott College (3.19)
- Prescott College has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Prescott College vs. Ogelthorpe Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Prescott College or Ogelthorpe? 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 Ogelthorpe and Prescott College.
- The graduation rate at Ogelthorpe is higher than Prescott College (48% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $15,900 more per year than Prescott College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $33,900)
- Prescott College students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Prescott College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Ogelthorpe graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Prescott College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/