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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Union University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 4% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Union University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,731 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Union University?
- Oglethorpe University is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Ogelthorpe than Union University ($43,710.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Union University ($20,094 vs. $28,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 34.1% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($10,740 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 29.3% larger than aid received Union University ($36,867 vs. $28,520)
Ogelthorpe vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Union University (1163) is 23 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming Union University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Union University (52.6%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Union 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 Union University and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Union University is higher than Oglethorpe University (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $2,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($24,840 vs. $27,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Union University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/