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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | ASU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 21,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $21,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $12,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $14,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $7,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 24,001 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 21,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 2% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (21,253 students vs. 1,522 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or ASU?
- Oglethorpe University is 970.6% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.8% higher at Ogelthorpe than Appalachian State University ($45,416.00 vs. $21,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Ogelthorpe ($14,712 vs. $22,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 24.8% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($12,258 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Appalachian State University (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 376.8% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($36,601 vs. $7,677)
Ogelthorpe vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 17 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming ASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or ASU? 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 ASU and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Oglethorpe University (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $8,200 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ASU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/