- Augusta University 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 Augusta University ($23,500).
- Oglethorpe University has tighter acceptance rate of 58.04% than Augusta University (74.59%).
- Oglethorpe University has higher SAT scores of 1,200 than Augusta University (1,100).
- Augusta University is larger with 9,140 students than Oglethorpe University (1,491 students).
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| #89 in National Universities #11 in Georgia | Rankings | #97 in Liberal Arts Colleges #12 in Georgia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Augusta, GA | Location | Atlanta, GA |
| Known as | Oglethorpe | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,122 Georgia residents $23,500 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $45,806 |
| $6,734 Georgia residents $20,002 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,000 |
| $7,589 | Financial Aid | $35,151 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 undergraduate $55 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 74.59% | Acceptance Rate | 58.04% |
| 48.48% | Yield | 26.66% |
| 1,100 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,200 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,140 | Total Students | 1,491 |
| 5,378 | Undergraduate | 1,491 |
| 3,762 | Graduate | 0 |
| 1,311 | Online Enrollment | 1,395 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 73% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $70,600 | 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: 1,228) $6,362 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 796) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $3,636 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 959 Full-time 366 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 79 Full-time 43 Part-time |
| 5,090 Full-time 598 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 182 Full-time 49 Part-time |
| $79,150 for Faculties $58,501 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,054 for Faculties $71,547 Part-time |