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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Coker | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Hartsville, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 1,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #958 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | coker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Coker | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $30,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $30,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $9,892 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $19,345 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $25,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Coker | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 996 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Coker | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Coker | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Coker | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 3% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Coker | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | Coker | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than Coker based on total student enrollment (1,491 students vs. 1,160 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Coker Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Coker?
- Oglethorpe University is 41.6% more expensive to attend than Coker for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at Ogelthorpe than Coker College ($43,710.00 vs. $30,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coker College than Ogelthorpe ($19,345 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 45.6% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($9,892 vs. $14,400)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Coker College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 44.5% larger than aid received Coker College ($36,867 vs. $25,519)
Ogelthorpe vs. Coker Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Coker? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coker or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 180 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Coker Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or Coker? 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 Coker and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than Oglethorpe University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $35,600)
- Oglethorpe University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Ogelthorpe graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Ogelthorpe graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/