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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Furman | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Greenville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 2,443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #102 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | furman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Furman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $55,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $55,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $15,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $33,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $36,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Furman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 7,514 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 5,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1260/1455 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Furman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Furman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,443 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Furman | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 2% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Furman | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Furman | ||
| 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
- Furman University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,443 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Furman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Furman?
- Furman University is 26.7% more expensive to attend than Ogelthorpe for in-state tuition ($55,392.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.7% higher at Furman than Oglethorpe University ($55,392.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Furman ($20,094 vs. $33,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oglethorpe University are 5.2% lower than costs at Furman University ($14,400 vs. $15,148)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Furman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 1.3% larger than aid received Furman University ($36,867 vs. $36,384)
Ogelthorpe vs. Furman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Furman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Furman or Ogelthorpe .
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Furman (3.61)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Furman (67%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Furman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Furman? 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 Furman and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Furman is higher than Oglethorpe University (87% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Furman University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $49,800)
- Furman University students graduate with a $1,557 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($25,443 vs. $27,000)
- Furman graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Furman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/