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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | SU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 1,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $50,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $50,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $13,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $30,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $32,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 6,585 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 2,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 39.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | SU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 2% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (1,522 students vs. 1,457 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or SU?
- Southwestern University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Ogelthorpe for in-state tuition ($50,558.00 vs. $45,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at SU than Oglethorpe University ($50,558.00 vs. $45,416.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than SU ($22,251 vs. $30,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 12.3% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($13,628 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Southwestern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 11.1% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($36,601 vs. $32,956)
Ogelthorpe vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 28 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming SU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SU (3.5)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than SU (39.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or SU? 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 SU and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Oglethorpe University (73% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $49,800)
- Southwestern University students graduate with a $107 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($26,893 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/