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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC SU Roanoke College University of Lynchburg| Converse College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Converse College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Converse College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
Converse College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Converse College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,284 students)
Converse College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or Longwood University?
- Converse College is 140.6% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($21,060.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Longwood University than Converse College ($21,690.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than Longwood University ($19,653 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Converse College are 13.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,664 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than Longwood University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Converse College students is 44.8% larger than aid received Longwood University ($14,959 vs. $10,332)
Converse College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Converse College (1040) is 55 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Converse College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is the same as at Longwood University (60% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $33,000)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $1,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,952)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Longwood University 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/