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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | NC State | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 37,323 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #118 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $29,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $14,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $11,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 50% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 40,049 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 15,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 39.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1300/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 2% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | NC State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (37,323 students vs. 1,522 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or NC State?
- Oglethorpe University is 595% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at Ogelthorpe than North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($45,416.00 vs. $29,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina State University at Raleigh than Ogelthorpe ($14,860 vs. $22,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 11.5% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($13,719 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 209.9% larger than aid received North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($36,601 vs. $11,811)
Ogelthorpe vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 124 points higher than at Ogelthorpe (1140)
- Incoming NC State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Ogelthorpe (25)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Ogelthorpe (3.73)
- Ogelthorpe has a higher acceptance rate (60.1%) than NC State (39.8%)
Ogelthorpe vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or NC State? 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 NC State and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than Oglethorpe University (72% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $7,400 more per year than Ogelthorpe graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $49,800)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $6,218 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($20,782 vs. $27,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/