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Overview |
Converse College | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
Converse College | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 840/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Converse College | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Converse College | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Converse College | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | Hampton University | ||
| 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
- Hampton University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 1,284 students)
Converse College vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Hampton University than Converse College ($26,198.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than Hampton University ($19,653 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Converse College are 2.5% lower than costs at Hampton University ($12,664 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than Hampton University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Converse College students is 9.1% larger than aid received Hampton University ($14,959 vs. $13,710)
Converse College vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Converse College (1040) is 20 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming Converse College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Hampton University has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or Hampton University? 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 Hampton University and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Hampton University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/