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GS KSU Berry College Georgia State Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Mercer Clayton State University ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC| Oglethorpe University | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | VSU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | VSU | ||
| 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or VSU?
- Oglethorpe University is 900% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.4% higher at Ogelthorpe than Valdosta State University ($43,710.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Ogelthorpe ($12,836 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 61.4% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($8,922 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 273.3% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($36,867 vs. $9,875)
Ogelthorpe vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 147 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or VSU? 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 VSU and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at Ogelthorpe is higher than Valdosta State University (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $9,500 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $40,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VSU 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 VSU 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/