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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1120/1360 | ||
| 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 | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 3% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Transylvania University | ||
| 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 Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 979 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Transylvania University?
- Oglethorpe University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Ogelthorpe than Transylvania University ($43,710.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Transylvania University ($20,094 vs. $25,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 12.9% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($12,750 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Transylvania University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 17.6% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($36,867 vs. $31,355)
Ogelthorpe vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Ogelthorpe .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Transylvania University? 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 Transylvania University and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Oglethorpe University (70% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $48,700)
- Transylvania University and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Transylvania University and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/