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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | UNCG | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or UNCG?
- Oglethorpe University is 888.5% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.2% higher at Ogelthorpe than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($43,710.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Ogelthorpe ($10,979 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 45.1% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($9,924 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 346.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($36,867 vs. $8,257)
Ogelthorpe vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 105 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Oglethorpe University (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $10,700 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($22,737 vs. $27,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/