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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | North Greenville University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Tigerville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 2,219 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #670 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | ngu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | North Greenville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $11,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $20,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $20,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | North Greenville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 3,243 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 2,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 22, 2026 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | North Greenville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | North Greenville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | North Greenville University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 7% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | North Greenville University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | North Greenville University | ||
| 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
- North Greenville University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,219 students vs. 1,522 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. North Greenville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or North Greenville University?
- Oglethorpe University is 85.4% more expensive to attend than North Greenville University for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.4% higher at Ogelthorpe than North Greenville University ($45,416.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than Ogelthorpe ($20,264 vs. $22,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 33.4% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($11,470 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as North Greenville University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 78.2% larger than aid received North Greenville University ($36,601 vs. $20,544)
Ogelthorpe vs. North Greenville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or North Greenville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Greenville University or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 24 points higher than at North Greenville University (1116)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at North Greenville University (25)
- Accepted freshman North Greenville University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- North Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. North Greenville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or North Greenville 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 North Greenville University and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Ogelthorpe is higher than North Greenville University (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $16,300 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More North Greenville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/