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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Kentucky | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 31,547 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #408 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | uky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $11,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $30,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $18,693 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $14,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 22,109 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 20,979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 3% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Kentucky | ||
| 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Kentucky?
- Oglethorpe University is 280.2% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at Ogelthorpe than University of Kentucky ($43,710.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Ogelthorpe ($18,693 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oglethorpe University are 1.9% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($14,400 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 161.2% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($36,867 vs. $14,114)
Ogelthorpe vs. Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 3 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Kentucky? 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 Kentucky and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Oglethorpe University (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $1,200 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $49,800)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/