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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | USciences | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #1042 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 8% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | USciences | ||
| 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 the Sciences is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 1,522 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or USciences?
- Oglethorpe University is 76% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at Ogelthorpe than University of the Sciences ($45,416.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oglethorpe University are 15% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($15,300 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($36,601 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at University of the Sciences (1145) is 5 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at USciences (3.63)
Ogelthorpe vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or USciences? 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 USciences and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at USciences is higher than Oglethorpe University (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $41,300 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $49,800)
- University of the Sciences and Ogelthorpe graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of the Sciences and Ogelthorpe graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/