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Overview |
Converse College | AMU | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Converse College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Converse College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $231 |
Diversity |
Converse College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 13% |
Students |
Converse College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | AMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ave Maria University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 1,284 students)
Converse College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or AMU?
- Ave Maria University is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($25,168.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at AMU than Converse College ($25,168.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than AMU ($19,653 vs. $21,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Converse College are 5.8% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($12,664 vs. $13,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 42.7% larger than aid received Converse College ($21,341 vs. $14,959)
Converse College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 58 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming AMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at AMU (3.6)
- Converse College has a higher acceptance rate (55.6%) than AMU (44.2%)
Converse College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or AMU? 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 AMU and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Ave Maria University (60% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,524 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $26,952)
- AMU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($231 vs. $278)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/