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Overview |
KSU | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | oglethorpe.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $43,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $43,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $20,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $36,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 2,816 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 1,999 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1065/1305 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
KSU | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 37% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 26% |
Students |
KSU | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % In-State | - | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 16% | ||
Campus |
KSU | 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 KSU based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Ogelthorpe Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Ogelthorpe?
- Oglethorpe University is 971.8% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.8% higher at Ogelthorpe than Kennesaw State University ($43,710.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Ogelthorpe ($15,451 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 25.6% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($11,467 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 614.3% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($36,867 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Ogelthorpe Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Ogelthorpe? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ogelthorpe or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Ogelthorpe Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU 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 KSU.
- The graduation rate at Ogelthorpe is higher than Kennesaw State University (48% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/