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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Peace College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 730 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $12,198 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $24,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $24,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 1,286 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 1,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1140/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 8% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Peace College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (1,522 students vs. 730 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Peace College?
- Oglethorpe University is 39.5% more expensive to attend than Peace College for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at Ogelthorpe than William Peace University ($45,416.00 vs. $32,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Peace College ($22,251 vs. $24,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Peace University are 25.4% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($12,198 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as William Peace University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 50.1% larger than aid received William Peace University ($36,601 vs. $24,387)
Ogelthorpe vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 272 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Peace College (3.67)
- Peace College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Peace College? 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 Peace College and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Ogelthorpe is higher than William Peace University (48% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $36,000)
- William Peace University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Peace College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Ogelthorpe graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/