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University of Lynchburg Longwood University EMU JMU RU VWC University of South Carolina-Upstate Clemson CNU PC Randolph-Macon Roanoke College| Converse College | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Converse College | BC | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Converse College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Converse College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Converse College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Converse College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | BC | ||
| 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
- Bridgewater College is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (1,421 students vs. 1,284 students)
Converse College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 84.2% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.2% higher at BC than Converse College ($38,800.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Converse College ($19,332 vs. $19,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Converse College are 9.2% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($12,664 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 128.2% larger than aid received Converse College ($34,142 vs. $14,959)
Converse College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Converse College (1040) is 6 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or BC? 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 BC and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Bridgewater College (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/