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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | AU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | AU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 2% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (4,325 students vs. 1,522 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or AU?
- Oglethorpe University is 38.8% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at Ogelthorpe than Anderson University ($45,416.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Ogelthorpe ($22,222 vs. $22,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 24.5% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($12,290 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Anderson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 43.1% larger than aid received Anderson University ($36,601 vs. $25,586)
Ogelthorpe vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 62 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at AU (3.72)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than AU (52.8%)
Ogelthorpe vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or AU? 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 AU and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Ogelthorpe is the same as at Anderson University (48% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $12,300 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/