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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | UTC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or UTC?
- Oglethorpe University is 446.9% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.3% higher at Ogelthorpe than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($43,710.00 vs. $24,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Ogelthorpe ($14,417 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 51.6% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($9,500 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 296% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($36,867 vs. $9,309)
Ogelthorpe vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 53 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UTC (3.61)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or UTC? 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 UTC and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Ogelthorpe is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (48% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $9,200 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $6,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($20,792 vs. $27,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/