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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 36,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #222 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $20,885 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $11,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 50,488 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 23,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1190/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 3% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Tennessee | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (36,304 students vs. 1,522 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Tennessee?
- Oglethorpe University is 300.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at Ogelthorpe than The University of Tennessee ($45,416.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Ogelthorpe ($20,885 vs. $22,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 22.4% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($12,500 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than The University of Tennessee (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 218.5% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($36,601 vs. $11,491)
Ogelthorpe vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 74 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than Tennessee (46%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Tennessee? 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 and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Oglethorpe University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $6,500 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $49,800)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Tennessee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/