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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Clemson | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Clemson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 28,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #130 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | clemson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Clemson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $14,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $37,982 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $12,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $24,408 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $10,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Clemson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 60,122 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 22,879 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 38.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1230/1390 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Clemson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Clemson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Clemson | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Clemson | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Clemson | ||
| 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
- Clemson University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (28,747 students vs. 1,522 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Clemson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Clemson?
- Oglethorpe University is 223.5% more expensive to attend than Clemson for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $14,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Ogelthorpe than Clemson University ($45,416.00 vs. $37,982.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Clemson ($22,251 vs. $24,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clemson University are 18.9% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($12,872 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Clemson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 245.3% larger than aid received Clemson University ($36,601 vs. $10,599)
Ogelthorpe vs. Clemson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Clemson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clemson or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Clemson University (1275) is 135 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming Clemson students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Clemson students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than Clemson (38.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Clemson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Clemson? 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 Clemson and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Clemson is higher than Oglethorpe University (80% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Clemson University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $49,800)
- Clemson University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Clemson graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Clemson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/