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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | NSA | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Moscow, Idaho | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | nsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | NSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $4,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $15,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $3,947 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | NSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 135 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 68.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | NSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | NSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | NSA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | NSA | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | NSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than NSA based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 294 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. NSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or NSA?
- Oglethorpe University is 201.4% more expensive to attend than NSA for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.4% higher at Ogelthorpe than New Saint Andrews College ($43,710.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Saint Andrews College than Ogelthorpe ($15,053 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Saint Andrews College are 260% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($4,000 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than New Saint Andrews College (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 834.1% larger than aid received New Saint Andrews College ($36,867 vs. $3,947)
Ogelthorpe vs. NSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or NSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSA or Ogelthorpe .
- NSA has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. NSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or NSA? 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 NSA and Ogelthorpe.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/