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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | UNG | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 18,029 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $4,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $14,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $11,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $7,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 11,920 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 8,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 980/1180 | ||
| 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 | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $170 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Georgia is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (18,029 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or UNG?
- Oglethorpe University is 972.9% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $4,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.1% higher at Ogelthorpe than University of North Georgia ($43,710.00 vs. $14,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Ogelthorpe ($11,721 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Georgia are 20.5% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($11,950 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than University of North Georgia (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 386.8% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($36,867 vs. $7,574)
Ogelthorpe vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 127 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UNG (3.5)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than UNG (69.6%)
Ogelthorpe vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or UNG? 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 UNG and Ogelthorpe.
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $5,700 more per year than UNG graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $44,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($16,500 vs. $27,000)
- UNG graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($170 vs. $279)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/