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Mount Berry, GA · Atlanta, GA
| Berry College | Oglethorpe University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,320/yr | $19,509/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $18,189/yr | $16,207/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,250 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $16,935/yr | $17,558/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,283/yr | $18,745/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $20,665/yr | $23,924/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,116/yr | $22,055/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $246/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,590/yr | $15,780/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,186/yr | $16,560/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,224/yr | $2,750/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $56,697/yr | $60,581/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $41,686/yr | $47,590/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $41,686/yr | $47,590/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 27% | 36% |
| Students taking federal loans | 39% | 68% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 64% | 88% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1125–1330 | 1090–1310 |
| SAT average | 1220 | 1227 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 22–28 | 22–31 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 21–29 · Math 20–26 | English 21–34 · Math 19–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 6,467 | 2,854 |
| Students accepted | 4,000 | 1,714 |
| Students who enrolled | 577 | 391 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 14% | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 17% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 21% | 7% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 69% | 54% |
| Freshmen who come back | 84% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $53,800/yr | $55,232/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $36,699–$74,990 | $33,088–$87,292 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 66% | 55% |
| White students graduating | 71% | 54% |
| Black students graduating | 69% | 61% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 66% | 45% |
| Asian students graduating | 43% | 52% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,014/yr | $42,691/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 72% | 73% |
| Graduate on time | 63% | 43% |
| Pell students who graduate | 65% | 83% |
| First-gen students who finish | 62% | 40% |
| Low-income students who finish | 60% | 35% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,714/yr | $50,337/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 22% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 8% | Business, Management & Marketing 27% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% · Social Sciences 11% |
| Most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 22% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 27% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 6% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Educational Administration and Supervision — $85,016/yr | Accounting and Related Services — $56,121/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 35% | 19% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,245 | 1,352 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 230 | 29 |
| Average professor pay | $9,319/mo | $7,901/mo |
| Full-time professors | 80% | 62% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $82,688 | $46,649 |
| Setting | Suburb (small) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Mount Berry, GA | Atlanta, GA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1902 | 1835 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Men | 38% | 37% |
| Women | 62% | 63% |
| White students | 72% | 28% |
| Black students | 8.6% | 20% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 11% | 31% |
| Asian students | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Two or more races | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| Other / not reported | 1.2% | 12% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 17% | 20% |
| Part-time students | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.5% | 4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $15,808/yr | $5,789/yr |
| Endowment | $1.4B | $51.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,979 | 824 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,950/yr | $9,600/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,280/yr | $5,700/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 22 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 510 | 313 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $9.6M | $3.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $10.2M | $3.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $78,555 | $35,614 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.