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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Memphis | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Memphis?
- Oglethorpe University is 423.3% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 247.6% higher at Ogelthorpe than University of Memphis ($43,710.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Ogelthorpe ($13,873 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 42.2% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($10,126 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than University of Memphis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 283% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($36,867 vs. $9,625)
Ogelthorpe vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 111 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Ogelthorpe is higher than University of Memphis (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $42,200)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Memphis graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Ogelthorpe graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/