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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Elon | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 7,123 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #116 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $41,734 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $41,734 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $41,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $13,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 17,551 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 13,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1170/1360 | ||
| 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 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Elon | ||
| 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
- Elon University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Elon?
- Oglethorpe University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Ogelthorpe than Elon University ($43,710.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Elon ($20,094 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 3.7% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($13,886 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 165.6% larger than aid received Elon University ($36,867 vs. $13,880)
Ogelthorpe vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 71 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming Elon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Elon? 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 Elon and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Oglethorpe University (82% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $49,800)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/