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Overview |
Converse College | UofSC | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Converse College | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Converse College | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $240 |
Diversity |
Converse College | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Converse College | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | UofSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 1,284 students)
Converse College vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or UofSC?
- Converse College is 71.4% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($21,060.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at UofSC than Converse College ($33,528.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than UofSC ($19,653 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 7.5% lower than costs at Converse College ($11,780 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than University of South Carolina Columbia (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Converse College students is 117.4% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($14,959 vs. $6,880)
Converse College vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 180 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- UofSC has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or UofSC? 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 UofSC and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Converse College (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $18,700 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $33,000)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $3,702 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,952)
- UofSC graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($240 vs. $278)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/