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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | WKU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 16,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #697 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,710 | $11,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,710 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $11,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,094 | $12,625 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,867 | $10,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,816 | 7,505 | ||
| Admitted | 1,999 | 7,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 37.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1305 | 980/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 1% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | WKU | ||
| 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Ogelthorpe based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 1,491 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or WKU?
- Oglethorpe University is 293.4% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($43,710.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at Ogelthorpe than Western Kentucky University ($43,710.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Ogelthorpe ($12,625 vs. $20,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 30.1% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($11,072 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 259.3% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($36,867 vs. $10,260)
Ogelthorpe vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 93 points higher than at WKU (1047)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WKU (23)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Ogelthorpe (71%)
Ogelthorpe vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe or WKU? 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 WKU and Ogelthorpe.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Oglethorpe University (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Oglethorpe University earn on average $12,700 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $37,100)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- WKU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Ogelthorpe graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/