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Overview |
Converse College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Converse College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Converse College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $165 |
Diversity |
Converse College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Converse College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 1,284 students)
Converse College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or Tennessee Tech?
- Converse College is 147.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($21,060.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Converse College than Tennessee Technological University ($21,060.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Converse College ($15,188 vs. $19,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 20.6% lower than costs at Converse College ($10,502 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than Tennessee Technological University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Converse College students is 76.6% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($14,959 vs. $8,471)
Converse College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 62 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Tennessee Technological University (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $33,000)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $10,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $26,952)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($165 vs. $278)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/