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Overview |
Converse College | CNU | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
Converse College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Converse College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
Converse College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Converse College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,284 students)
Converse College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or CNU?
- Converse College is 124.6% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($21,060.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at CNU than Converse College ($22,613.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than CNU ($19,653 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 5.6% lower than costs at Converse College ($11,990 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than Christopher Newport University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Converse College students is 86.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($14,959 vs. $8,022)
Converse College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 115 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at CNU (3.79)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or CNU? 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 CNU and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Converse College (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $33,000)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,952)
- CNU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/