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Overview |
Converse College | RU | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,341 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,746 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,746 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,424 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,438 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,312 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Converse College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,628 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 1,682 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1238 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $237 |
Diversity |
Converse College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Converse College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (7,531 students vs. 1,341 students)
Converse College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or RU?
- Converse College is 170.8% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($22,746.00 vs. $8,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Converse College than Radford University ($22,746.00 vs. $20,853.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Converse College ($18,282 vs. $19,438)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 12.1% lower than costs at Converse College ($11,973 vs. $13,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than Radford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Converse College students is 81.9% larger than aid received Radford University ($16,312 vs. $8,968)
Converse College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Converse College .
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Converse College (64%)
Converse College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or RU? 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 RU and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Radford University (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $33,000)
- Radford University students graduate with a $3,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,952)
- RU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More RU 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/