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Seattle U UW-Seattle PLU Berry College Georgia State George Fox University Mercer Whitworth University Georgia KSU Western Washington University Central Washington University| Oglethorpe University | Seattle Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | SPU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 2,659 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #246 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $37,965 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $37,965 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $26,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $28,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 2,806 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 2,556 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2026 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | SPU | ||
| 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
- Seattle Pacific University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,659 students vs. 1,522 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or SPU?
- Oglethorpe University is 19.6% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $37,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Ogelthorpe than Seattle Pacific University ($45,416.00 vs. $37,965.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than SPU ($22,251 vs. $26,155)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oglethorpe University are 1.3% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($15,300 vs. $15,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 30.4% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($36,601 vs. $28,070)
Ogelthorpe vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 5 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming SPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or SPU? 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 SPU and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Oglethorpe University (74% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn on average $600 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $49,800)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $1,397 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($25,603 vs. $27,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/