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Berry College GS KSU Mercer Georgia State Georgia Auburn North Georgia Alabama ASU UNC Charlotte VCU| Georgia College & State University | Oglethorpe University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 1,491 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #697 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | oglethorpe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $43,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $43,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $20,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $36,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia College | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 2,816 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 1,999 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1065/1305 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia College | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 26% |
Students |
Georgia College | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Georgia 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
- Georgia College & State University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (6,315 students vs. 1,491 students)
Georgia College vs. Ogelthorpe Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or Ogelthorpe?
- Oglethorpe University is 482.2% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at Ogelthorpe than Georgia College & State University ($43,710.00 vs. $26,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Georgia College ($20,094 vs. $20,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 31.5% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($10,948 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Georgia College & State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 328.2% larger than aid received Georgia College & State University ($36,867 vs. $8,610)
Georgia College vs. Ogelthorpe Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or Ogelthorpe? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ogelthorpe or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Georgia College & State University (1143) is 3 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming Georgia College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- Georgia College has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Georgia College vs. Ogelthorpe Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at Georgia College is higher than Oglethorpe University (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $43,300)
- Georgia College & State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Georgia College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Georgia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/