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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Bushnell | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Bushnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $22,534 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $22,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Bushnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 755 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1010/1315 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Bushnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Bushnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Bushnell | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 2% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Bushnell | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Bushnell | ||
| 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
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (1,522 students vs. 758 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Bushnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Bushnell?
- Oglethorpe University is 31.6% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Ogelthorpe than Bushnell University ($45,416.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Bushnell ($22,251 vs. $22,534)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 39.3% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($10,980 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Bushnell University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 59.6% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($36,601 vs. $22,933)
Ogelthorpe vs. Bushnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Bushnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bushnell or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 148 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- Bushnell has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Bushnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Bushnell? 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 Bushnell and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Oglethorpe University (100% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $45,900)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Bushnell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/