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Overview |
GS | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 1,522 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #616 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | oglethorpe.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $45,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $45,416 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $22,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $36,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 2,854 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 1106/1320 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
GS | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
GS | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 26% |
Students |
GS | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 1,522 students)
GS vs. Ogelthorpe Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Ogelthorpe?
- Oglethorpe University is 939% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.4% higher at Ogelthorpe than Georgia Southern University ($45,416.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Ogelthorpe ($16,957 vs. $22,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southern University are 39.2% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($10,993 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 353.3% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($36,601 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. Ogelthorpe Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Ogelthorpe? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ogelthorpe or GS .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 51 points higher than at GS (1089)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at GS (23)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
GS vs. Ogelthorpe Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at Ogelthorpe is higher than Georgia Southern University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $5,000 more per year than GS graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $44,800)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- GS graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Ogelthorpe graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS 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/