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Overview |
Converse College | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,341 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,746 | $37,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,746 | $37,618 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,424 | $13,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,438 | $20,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,312 | $31,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Converse College | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,628 | 2,809 | ||
| Admitted | 1,682 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 65.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1238 | 1018/1188 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Converse College | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Converse College | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Converse College | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | Maryville College | ||
| 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
- Converse College is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (1,341 students vs. 1,147 students)
Converse College vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 65.4% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($37,618.00 vs. $22,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at Maryville College than Converse College ($37,618.00 vs. $22,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than Maryville College ($19,438 vs. $20,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maryville College are 3.3% lower than costs at Converse College ($13,000 vs. $13,424)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Converse College as Maryville College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 93.5% larger than aid received Converse College ($31,571 vs. $16,312)
Converse College vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 12 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming Converse College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Maryville College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Maryville College (3.61)
- Maryville College has a higher acceptance rate (65.7%) than Converse College (64%)
Converse College vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or Maryville College? 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 Maryville College and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Maryville College (60% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Maryville College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/