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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD University of South Carolina-Upstate| Charleston Southern University | Converse College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Converse College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 1020/1235 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
CSU | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
CSU | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,284 students)
CSU vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Converse College?
- Charleston Southern University is 40% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at CSU than Converse College ($29,490.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Converse College ($17,536 vs. $19,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 12.6% lower than costs at Converse College ($11,250 vs. $12,664)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University as Converse College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 76.6% larger than aid received Converse College ($26,417 vs. $14,959)
CSU vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Converse College (1040) is 10 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Converse College (55.6%)
CSU vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Charleston Southern University (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/