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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 1,208 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #651 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $13,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $22,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $33,106 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 3,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 3,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 83.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Guilford College based on total student enrollment (1,522 students vs. 1,208 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Guilford College?
- Oglethorpe University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Guilford College for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Ogelthorpe than Guilford College ($45,416.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Guilford College ($22,251 vs. $22,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Guilford College are 16.8% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($13,100 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Guilford College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 10.6% larger than aid received Guilford College ($36,601 vs. $33,106)
Ogelthorpe vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Ogelthorpe .
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Guilford College? 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 Guilford College and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than Oglethorpe University (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Guilford College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $40,300)
- Guilford College students graduate with a $365 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($26,635 vs. $27,000)
- Guilford College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Ogelthorpe graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/