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Berry College UNF Georgia State UT Mercer Flagler Florida State UCF FAU Georgia KSU USF Main Campus| Jacksonville University | Oglethorpe University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JU | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 1,491 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #697 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | oglethorpe.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $43,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $43,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $20,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $36,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
JU | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 2,816 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 1,999 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
JU | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 26% |
Students |
JU | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 16% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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
- Jacksonville University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (3,837 students vs. 1,491 students)
JU vs. Ogelthorpe Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Ogelthorpe?
- Oglethorpe University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than JU for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Ogelthorpe than Jacksonville University ($43,710.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than JU ($20,094 vs. $26,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oglethorpe University are 11% lower than costs at Jacksonville University ($14,400 vs. $15,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Jacksonville University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 15.3% larger than aid received Jacksonville University ($36,867 vs. $31,988)
JU vs. Ogelthorpe Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Ogelthorpe? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ogelthorpe or JU .
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at JU (3.61)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Ogelthorpe Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Ogelthorpe is higher than Jacksonville University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Jacksonville University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($54,800 vs. $49,800)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $4,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($22,621 vs. $27,000)
- JU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More JU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/