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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 1,491 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #697 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | oglethorpe.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $43,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $43,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $20,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $36,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 2,816 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 1,999 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 1065/1305 | ||
| 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 |
UA Huntsville | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 26% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Ogelthorpe | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Ogelthorpe | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 1,491 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Ogelthorpe Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Ogelthorpe?
- Oglethorpe University is 331.9% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.9% higher at Ogelthorpe than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($43,710.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Ogelthorpe ($18,588 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 29.5% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($11,122 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than University of Alabama at Huntsville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 310.4% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($36,867 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Ogelthorpe Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Ogelthorpe? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ogelthorpe or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 81 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
UA Huntsville vs. Ogelthorpe Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Ogelthorpe is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (48% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Alabama at Huntsville earn on average $700 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $49,800)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More UA Huntsville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/