- University of West Georgia is a public school while Oglethorpe University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Georgia.
- Oglethorpe University has more expensive tuition of $45,806 than University of West Georgia ($17,024).
- Oglethorpe University has tighter acceptance rate of 58.04% than University of West Georgia (58.62%).
- Oglethorpe University has higher SAT scores of 1,200 than University of West Georgia (1,030).
- University of West Georgia is larger with 11,893 students than Oglethorpe University (1,491 students).
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| #300 in National Universities #31 in Georgia | Rankings | #97 in Liberal Arts Colleges #12 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Carrollton, GA | Location | Atlanta, GA |
| Known as | Oglethorpe | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $5,971 Georgia residents $17,024 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $45,806 |
| $5,938 Georgia residents $18,430 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,000 |
| $6,977 | Financial Aid | $35,151 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 58.62% | Acceptance Rate | 58.04% |
| 48.30% | Yield | 26.66% |
| 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | 1,200 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,893 | Total Students | 1,491 |
| 8,666 | Undergraduate | 1,491 |
| 3,227 | Graduate | 0 |
| 4,937 | Online Enrollment | 1,395 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $41,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,835) $6,980 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 796) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 486 Full-time 132 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 79 Full-time 43 Part-time |
| 1,438 Full-time 216 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 182 Full-time 49 Part-time |
| $66,985 for Faculties $52,311 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,054 for Faculties $71,547 Part-time |