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Overview |
AU | Converse College | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,325 | 1,341 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,710 | $22,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,710 | $22,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,290 | $13,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,222 | $19,438 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,586 | $16,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,732 | 2,628 | ||
| Admitted | 2,499 | 1,682 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.8% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 1030/1238 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
AU | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $278 |
Diversity |
AU | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
AU | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 30% | ||
Campus |
AU | Converse College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Anderson University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (4,325 students vs. 1,341 students)
AU vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Converse College?
- Anderson University is 43.8% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($32,710.00 vs. $22,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at AU than Converse College ($32,710.00 vs. $22,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than AU ($19,438 vs. $22,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 9.2% lower than costs at Converse College ($12,290 vs. $13,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than Anderson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 56.9% larger than aid received Converse College ($25,586 vs. $16,312)
AU vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or AU .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1078) is 38 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming AU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at AU (3.72)
- Converse College has a higher acceptance rate (64%) than AU (52.8%)
AU vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Converse College? 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 Converse College and AU.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Anderson University (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $33,000)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $90 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($26,862 vs. $26,952)
- AU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($277 vs. $278)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/