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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 1,522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #616 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | oglethorpe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $45,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $45,416 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,126 | $22,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,798 | $36,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,742 | 2,854 | ||
| Admitted | 3,690 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.4% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1255 | 1106/1320 | ||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 26% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,522 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Ogelthorpe Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Ogelthorpe?
- Oglethorpe University is 131.8% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.8% higher at Ogelthorpe than Tuskegee University ($45,416.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than Tuskegee University ($22,251 vs. $35,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 55.4% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($9,844 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 438.4% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($36,601 vs. $6,798)
Tuskegee University vs. Ogelthorpe Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Ogelthorpe? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ogelthorpe or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 185 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than Tuskegee University (31.4%)
Tuskegee University vs. Ogelthorpe Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or Ogelthorpe? 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 Ogelthorpe and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Ogelthorpe is higher than Tuskegee University (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $40,900)
- Oglethorpe University students graduate with a $5,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,122)
- Ogelthorpe graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Ogelthorpe graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/