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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | LVC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 3% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | LVC | ||
| 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
- Lebanon Valley College is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,080 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Ogelthorpe for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at LVC than Oglethorpe University ($47,240.00 vs. $43,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than LVC ($20,094 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 8.9% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($13,220 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Lebanon Valley College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 4.6% larger than aid received Lebanon Valley College ($36,867 vs. $35,245)
Ogelthorpe vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Ogelthorpe .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or LVC? 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 LVC and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Oglethorpe University (73% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $2,300 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $47,500)
- Lebanon Valley College and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lebanon Valley College and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/