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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Lee University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Cleveland, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 3,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #787 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | leeuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Lee University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $8,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $19,726 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $14,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Lee University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 2,014 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 1,462 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1010/1240 | ||
| 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 | Lee University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Lee University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Lee University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 4% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Lee University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Lee University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lee University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (3,927 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Lee University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Lee University?
- Oglethorpe University is 108.1% more expensive to attend than Lee University for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.1% higher at Ogelthorpe than Lee University ($43,710.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lee University than Ogelthorpe ($19,726 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lee University are 62.9% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($8,840 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Lee University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 162.5% larger than aid received Lee University ($36,867 vs. $14,042)
Ogelthorpe vs. Lee University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Lee University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lee University or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 52 points higher than at Lee University (1088)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Lee University (24)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have at the same average high school GPA (3.73) as students at Lee University (3.73)
- Lee University has a higher acceptance rate (72.6%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Lee University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Lee University? 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 Lee University and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Lee University is higher than Oglethorpe University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Lee University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $37,100)
- Lee University and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lee University and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lee University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/