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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Southern Adventist University?
- Oglethorpe University is 90.2% more expensive to attend than Southern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.2% higher at Ogelthorpe than Southern Adventist University ($43,710.00 vs. $22,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Southern Adventist University ($20,094 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 72.9% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($8,330 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Southern Adventist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 163.3% larger than aid received Southern Adventist University ($36,867 vs. $14,000)
Ogelthorpe vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Ogelthorpe .
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Southern Adventist University (3.59)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Southern Adventist University? 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 Southern Adventist University and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than Oglethorpe University (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Southern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $44,600)
- Southern Adventist University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Adventist University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Southern Adventist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/