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Overview |
Converse College | TLU | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Converse College | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Converse College | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Converse College | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | TLU | ||
| 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
- Texas Lutheran University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 1,284 students)
Converse College vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 58.1% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at TLU than Converse College ($33,300.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than TLU ($19,653 vs. $21,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Lutheran University are 11.8% lower than costs at Converse College ($11,330 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 58.6% larger than aid received Converse College ($23,729 vs. $14,959)
Converse College vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Converse College (1040) is 34 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming Converse College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Converse College (3.89)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or TLU? 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 TLU and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Texas Lutheran University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $16,600 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/