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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $23,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $14,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $25,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $15,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 1,136 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (1,522 students vs. 464 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Sweet Briar College?
- Oglethorpe University is 91.4% more expensive to attend than Sweet Briar College for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.4% higher at Ogelthorpe than Sweet Briar College ($45,416.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Sweet Briar College ($22,251 vs. $25,598)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sweet Briar College are 3.9% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($14,720 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Sweet Briar College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 130.5% larger than aid received Sweet Briar College ($36,601 vs. $15,880)
Ogelthorpe vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 42 points higher than at Sweet Briar College (1098)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Sweet Briar College (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Sweet Briar College (3.54)
- Sweet Briar College has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Sweet Briar 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 Sweet Briar College and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than Oglethorpe University (70% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $41,700)
- Sweet Briar College and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Sweet Briar College and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Sweet Briar College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/