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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | EC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $24,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $26,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 2,109 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 1,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1116/1332 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | EC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 4% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | EC | ||
| 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
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (1,522 students vs. 657 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or EC?
- Oglethorpe University is 25.6% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Ogelthorpe than Elmira College ($45,416.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than EC ($22,251 vs. $24,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 9.4% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($13,990 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 38.7% larger than aid received Elmira College ($36,601 vs. $26,386)
Ogelthorpe vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Ogelthorpe .
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or EC? 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 EC and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Oglethorpe University (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $3,800 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $46,000)
- Elmira College and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elmira College and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/