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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech McDaniel College| Converse College | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Converse College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Converse College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Converse College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Converse College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Roanoke College is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 1,284 students)
Converse College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 59.1% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at Roanoke College than Converse College ($33,510.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than Roanoke College ($19,653 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Converse College are 21.3% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,664 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 141.8% larger than aid received Converse College ($36,176 vs. $14,959)
Converse College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 52 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Converse College (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $18,200 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College 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/