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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Asbury University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #455 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $32,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $32,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $8,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $21,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $24,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1080/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 3% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Asbury University | ||
| 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
- Asbury University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Asbury University?
- Oglethorpe University is 34.2% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Ogelthorpe than Asbury University ($43,710.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Asbury University ($20,094 vs. $21,506)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 66.7% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($8,636 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Asbury University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 48.1% larger than aid received Asbury University ($36,867 vs. $24,888)
Ogelthorpe vs. Asbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 39 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Asbury University (3.65)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Asbury University? 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 Asbury University and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Oglethorpe University (71% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $39,500)
- Asbury University students graduate with a $1,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($25,943 vs. $27,000)
- Asbury University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/