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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | UofSC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or UofSC?
- Oglethorpe University is 255.7% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at Ogelthorpe than University of South Carolina Columbia ($43,710.00 vs. $33,528.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than UofSC ($20,094 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 22.2% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($11,780 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than University of South Carolina Columbia (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 435.9% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($36,867 vs. $6,880)
Ogelthorpe vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 80 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than UofSC (64.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Oglethorpe University (70% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $1,900 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $49,800)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- UofSC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/