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Overview |
Converse College | KSU | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Converse College | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Converse College | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | N/A |
Diversity |
Converse College | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 21% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 79% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Converse College | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | - | ||
Campus |
Converse College | KSU | ||
| 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
- Converse College is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 0 students)
Converse College vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or KSU?
- Converse College is 416.4% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($21,060.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.7% higher at Converse College than Kennesaw State University ($21,060.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Converse College ($15,451 vs. $19,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kennesaw State University are 10.4% lower than costs at Converse College ($11,467 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than Kennesaw State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Converse College students is 189.8% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($14,959 vs. $5,161)
Converse College vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Converse College .
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at KSU (3.33)
- KSU has a higher acceptance rate (62.5%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or KSU? 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 KSU and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Kennesaw State University (60% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/