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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 2% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Lipscomb?
- Oglethorpe University is 27.4% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Ogelthorpe than Lipscomb University ($43,710.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Lipscomb ($20,094 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 2.6% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($14,036 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Lipscomb University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 51.1% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($36,867 vs. $24,404)
Ogelthorpe vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 36 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have at the same average high school GPA (3.73) as students at Lipscomb (3.73)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Oglethorpe University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/