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Lipscomb Samford University Middle Tennessee State University Vanderbilt Berry College Elon Georgia State Butler Mercer Trevecca Nazarene University Tennessee Union University| Oglethorpe University | Belmont University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Belmont | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 8,910 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #317 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $36,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $22,080 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 9,163 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 8,821 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $225 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 4% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Belmont | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Belmont University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (8,910 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Belmont?
- Oglethorpe University is 15% more expensive to attend than Belmont for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Ogelthorpe than Belmont University ($43,710.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Belmont ($20,094 vs. $36,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont University are 5.3% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($13,670 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Belmont University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 67% larger than aid received Belmont University ($36,867 vs. $22,080)
Ogelthorpe vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Belmont University (1158) is 18 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming Belmont students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Belmont is higher than Oglethorpe University (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $700 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $49,100)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $5,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($21,780 vs. $27,000)
- Belmont graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Belmont graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/