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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1110/1325 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Augustana University | ||
| 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
- Augustana University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,086 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Augustana University?
- Oglethorpe University is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Ogelthorpe than Augustana University ($43,710.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Augustana University ($20,094 vs. $23,843)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 57.4% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($9,148 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 32% larger than aid received Augustana University ($36,867 vs. $27,920)
Ogelthorpe vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 24 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Augustana 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 Augustana University and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than Oglethorpe University (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $46,800)
- Augustana University and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Augustana University and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/