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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 6,868 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #776 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $8,378 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $14,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $7,082 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $12,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $9,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 5,502 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 4,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | UT Martin | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee Martin is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (6,868 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or UT Martin?
- Oglethorpe University is 421.7% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $8,378.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.2% higher at Ogelthorpe than The University of Tennessee Martin ($43,710.00 vs. $14,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than Ogelthorpe ($12,619 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 103.3% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($7,082 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than The University of Tennessee Martin (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 298.1% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($36,867 vs. $9,261)
Ogelthorpe vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 90 points higher than at UT Martin (1050)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UT Martin (3.6)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Ogelthorpe is the same as at The University of Tennessee Martin (48% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $10,700 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $39,100)
- The University of Tennessee Martin students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- UT Martin graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More UT Martin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/