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Overview |
Converse College | PC | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Converse College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Converse College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $269 |
Diversity |
Converse College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Converse College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 1,199 students)
Converse College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 85.1% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.1% higher at PC than Converse College ($38,990.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than PC ($19,653 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 12.1% lower than costs at Converse College ($11,300 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 129.8% larger than aid received Converse College ($34,379 vs. $14,959)
Converse College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 42 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at PC (3.6)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (59.4%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or PC? 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 PC and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Converse College (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $33,000)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $26,952)
- PC graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($269 vs. $278)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/