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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | PC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | PC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | PC | ||
| 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
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 1,199 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or PC?
- Oglethorpe University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Ogelthorpe than Presbyterian College ($43,710.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than PC ($20,094 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 27.4% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($11,300 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Presbyterian College ($36,867 vs. $34,379)
Ogelthorpe vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 58 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at PC (3.6)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than PC (59.4%)
Ogelthorpe vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or PC? 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 PC and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Oglethorpe University (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $2,100 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/