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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 2% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Augusta University?
- Oglethorpe University is 534.2% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.3% higher at Ogelthorpe than Augusta University ($43,710.00 vs. $22,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augusta University than Ogelthorpe ($13,572 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 44% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($9,998 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Augusta University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 309.9% larger than aid received Augusta University ($36,867 vs. $8,995)
Ogelthorpe vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 95 points higher than at Augusta University (1045)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Augusta University (23)
- Augusta University has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Augusta 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 Augusta University and Ogelthorpe.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $49,800)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/