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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $34,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $34,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $26,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 5,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Roanoke College | ||
| 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (1,835 students vs. 1,522 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Roanoke College?
- Oglethorpe University is 30.4% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $34,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at Ogelthorpe than Roanoke College ($45,416.00 vs. $34,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Roanoke College ($22,251 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oglethorpe University are 0.4% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($15,300 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 39% larger than aid received Roanoke College ($36,601 vs. $26,341)
Ogelthorpe vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 48 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Oglethorpe University (69% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $49,800)
- Roanoke College and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College 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/