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Overview |
Converse College | AU | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Converse College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
Converse College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Converse College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | AU | ||
| 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
- Averett University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 1,284 students)
Converse College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or AU?
- Averett University is 78.7% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.7% higher at AU than Converse College ($37,640.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than AU ($19,653 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 11.5% lower than costs at Converse College ($11,360 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 75.5% larger than aid received Converse College ($26,246 vs. $14,959)
Converse College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Converse College (1040) is 127 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Converse College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or AU? 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 AU and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Averett University (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $33,000)
- Averett University students graduate with a $1,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,952)
- AU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/