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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | CBU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 6% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or CBU?
- Oglethorpe University is 23.1% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Ogelthorpe than Christian Brothers University ($43,710.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Ogelthorpe ($18,612 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 40.9% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($10,220 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 36.7% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($36,867 vs. $26,964)
Ogelthorpe vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 35 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or CBU? 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 CBU and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Oglethorpe University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $800 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $49,800)
- Christian Brothers University and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Ogelthorpe graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/