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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Austin College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $46,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $46,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $13,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $24,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $35,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 5,474 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 2,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 46.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 3% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (1,522 students vs. 1,136 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Austin College?
- Austin College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Ogelthorpe for in-state tuition ($46,290.00 vs. $45,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Austin College than Oglethorpe University ($46,290.00 vs. $45,416.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Austin College ($22,251 vs. $24,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 13.4% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($13,495 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Austin College ($36,601 vs. $35,022)
Ogelthorpe vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 25 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than Austin College (46.7%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Austin College? 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 Austin College and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Oglethorpe University (75% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $49,800)
- Austin College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Austin College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Austin College 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/