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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Bellarmine University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 2,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #375 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | bellarmine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Bellarmine University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $44,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $44,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $9,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $22,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $36,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 3,878 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 3,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Bellarmine University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Bellarmine University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $50,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 2% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Bellarmine University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Bellarmine University | ||
| 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
- Bellarmine University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,970 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Bellarmine University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Bellarmine University?
- Bellarmine University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Ogelthorpe for in-state tuition ($44,040.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Bellarmine University than Oglethorpe University ($44,040.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Bellarmine University ($20,094 vs. $22,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellarmine University are 48.2% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($9,714 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Bellarmine University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Bellarmine University ($36,867 vs. $36,264)
Ogelthorpe vs. Bellarmine University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Bellarmine University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellarmine University or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 20 points higher than at Bellarmine University (1120)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Bellarmine University (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Bellarmine University (3.42)
- Bellarmine University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Bellarmine University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Bellarmine 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 Bellarmine University and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Bellarmine University is higher than Oglethorpe University (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Bellarmine University earn on average $500 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($50,300 vs. $49,800)
- Bellarmine University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bellarmine University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bellarmine University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/