Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UofSC Clemson Coastal Carolina CSU Elon USC Beaufort Furman Winthrop University Citadel Military College of South Carolina Auburn ASU UNCW| College of Charleston | Converse College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CofC | Converse College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | converse.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CofC | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $21,060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
CofC | Converse College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | Converse College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CofC | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $278 |
Diversity |
CofC | Converse College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 32% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
CofC | Converse College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CofC | Converse College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 1,284 students)
CofC vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Converse College?
- Converse College is 68.2% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($21,060.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.8% higher at CofC than Converse College ($35,338.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than CofC ($19,653 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Converse College are 2.5% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($12,664 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Converse College students is 57.5% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($14,959 vs. $9,499)
CofC vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or CofC .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 101 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Converse College (3.89)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Converse College (55.6%)
CofC vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC 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 CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Converse College (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from College of Charleston earn on average $13,200 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $33,000)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,952)
- CofC graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($222 vs. $278)
- More CofC 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/