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Overview |
Converse College | Stritch | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Converse College | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Converse College | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Converse College | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | Stritch | ||
| 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
- Cardinal Stritch University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (1,332 students vs. 1,284 students)
Converse College vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 65% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65% higher at Stritch than Converse College ($34,744.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than Stritch ($19,653 vs. $20,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 42.3% lower than costs at Converse College ($8,900 vs. $12,664)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Converse College as Cardinal Stritch University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 91.7% larger than aid received Converse College ($28,670 vs. $14,959)
Converse College vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Converse College (1040) is 12 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming Converse College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $19,500 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch 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/