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UTC Middle Tennessee State University Berry College Tennessee Georgia State Mercer Memphis UA Huntsville ETSU Georgia KSU Austin Peay State University| Oglethorpe University | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Tennessee Tech?
- Oglethorpe University is 413% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.6% higher at Ogelthorpe than Tennessee Technological University ($43,710.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Ogelthorpe ($15,188 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 37.1% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($10,502 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 335.2% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($36,867 vs. $8,471)
Ogelthorpe vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 38 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Oglethorpe University (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($16,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/