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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #291 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1115/1350 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 2% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | UNCSA | ||
| 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
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 1,104 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or UNCSA?
- Oglethorpe University is 572.8% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.2% higher at Ogelthorpe than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($43,710.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Ogelthorpe ($11,251 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina School of the Arts are 11.6% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($12,902 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 239.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($36,867 vs. $10,868)
Ogelthorpe vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 32 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
Ogelthorpe vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or UNCSA? 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 UNCSA and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than Oglethorpe University (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $10,700 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UNCSA 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/