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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | UE | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | UE | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 6% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | UE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Evansville is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,017 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or UE?
- Oglethorpe University is 9% more expensive to attend than UE for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Ogelthorpe than University of Evansville ($43,710.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Ogelthorpe ($19,301 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Evansville are 4% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($13,840 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as University of Evansville (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 8.2% larger than aid received University of Evansville ($36,867 vs. $34,067)
Ogelthorpe vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 17 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming UE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UE (3.71)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or UE? 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 UE and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Oglethorpe University (62% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $3,800 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $46,000)
- University of Evansville and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Evansville and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/