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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State LSU AUM| Auburn University | Oglethorpe University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 1,491 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #697 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | oglethorpe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $43,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $43,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $20,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $36,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Auburn | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 2,816 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 1,999 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Auburn | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 26% |
Students |
Auburn | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 1,491 students)
Auburn vs. Ogelthorpe Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Ogelthorpe?
- Oglethorpe University is 320.6% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Ogelthorpe than Auburn University ($43,710.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Auburn ($20,094 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oglethorpe University are 4.2% lower than costs at Auburn University ($14,400 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Auburn University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 276.5% larger than aid received Auburn University ($36,867 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. Ogelthorpe Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Ogelthorpe? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ogelthorpe or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 78 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. Ogelthorpe Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at Auburn is higher than Oglethorpe University (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Auburn University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($54,100 vs. $49,800)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Auburn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/