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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | GWU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 3,125 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $32,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $32,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $24,035 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $24,762 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 4,670 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 4,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 10% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | GWU | ||
| 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (3,125 students vs. 1,522 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or GWU?
- Oglethorpe University is 39.9% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $32,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Ogelthorpe than Gardner Webb University ($45,416.00 vs. $32,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oglethorpe University than GWU ($22,251 vs. $24,035)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 42.1% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($10,770 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Gardner Webb University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 47.8% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($36,601 vs. $24,762)
Ogelthorpe vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 163 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or GWU? 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 GWU and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Oglethorpe University (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $9,300 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($24,969 vs. $27,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ogelthorpe graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/