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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Salem College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $31,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $31,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $28,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 1,951 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 1,698 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1078/1315 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 4% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Salem 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
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,522 students vs. 519 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Salem College?
- Oglethorpe University is 43.2% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Ogelthorpe than Salem College ($45,416.00 vs. $31,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Ogelthorpe ($19,000 vs. $22,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem College are 17.2% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($13,056 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Salem College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 26.8% larger than aid received Salem College ($36,601 vs. $28,860)
Ogelthorpe vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 21 points higher than at Salem College (1119)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Salem College (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Salem 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 Salem College and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Oglethorpe University (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $35,000)
- Salem College and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salem College and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Ogelthorpe graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/