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Berry College Georgia State Mercer Georgia KSU Georgia Tech WLC Emory Samford University Millsaps SCAD Wofford College| Oglethorpe University | Bethany Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | BLC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Mankato, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | blc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | BLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $8,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $18,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $20,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | BLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 665 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 990/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | BLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | BLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | BLC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | BLC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | BLC | ||
| 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 BLC based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 830 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. BLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or BLC?
- Oglethorpe University is 54.3% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.3% higher at Ogelthorpe than Bethany Lutheran College ($43,710.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Ogelthorpe ($18,525 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 74.1% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($8,270 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Bethany Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 78.1% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($36,867 vs. $20,705)
Ogelthorpe vs. BLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or BLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BLC or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 66 points higher than at BLC (1074)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BLC (23)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than BLC (58.5%)
Ogelthorpe vs. BLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or BLC? 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 BLC and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at BLC is higher than Oglethorpe University (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $12,500 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/