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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | HPU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 5,981 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $36,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $36,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $16,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $40,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $18,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 9,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1103/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | HPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or HPU?
- Oglethorpe University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at Ogelthorpe than High Point University ($43,710.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than HPU ($20,094 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oglethorpe University are 14.7% lower than costs at High Point University ($14,400 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than High Point University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 94.8% larger than aid received High Point University ($36,867 vs. $18,930)
Ogelthorpe vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 27 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at HPU (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or HPU? 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 HPU and Ogelthorpe.
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $7,800 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/