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Overview |
Springhill | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 1,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | oglethorpe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $43,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $43,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $20,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $36,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 2,816 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 1,999 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 1065/1305 | ||
| 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 |
Springhill | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 26% |
Students |
Springhill | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than Springhill based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. Ogelthorpe Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Ogelthorpe?
- Oglethorpe University is 101.1% more expensive to attend than Springhill for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.1% higher at Ogelthorpe than Spring Hill College ($43,710.00 vs. $21,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Springhill ($20,094 vs. $21,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Hill College are 22.2% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($11,784 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as Oglethorpe University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 148.5% larger than aid received Spring Hill College ($36,867 vs. $14,836)
Springhill vs. Ogelthorpe Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill or Ogelthorpe? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ogelthorpe or Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 20 points higher than at Springhill (1120)
- Incoming Springhill students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Springhill (3.5)
- Springhill has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Springhill vs. Ogelthorpe Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill 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 Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Oglethorpe University (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Springhill graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $48,700)
- More Springhill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/