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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Converse College | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Converse College | VCU | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Converse College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Converse College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $240 |
Diversity |
Converse College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Converse College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 1,284 students)
Converse College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or VCU?
- Converse College is 69% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($21,060.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.1% higher at VCU than Converse College ($33,726.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than VCU ($19,653 vs. $21,294)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 3.1% lower than costs at Converse College ($12,279 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than Virginia Commonwealth University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Converse College students is 18.9% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($14,959 vs. $12,583)
Converse College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 57 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming VCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at VCU (3.75)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or VCU? 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 VCU and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $33,000)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,702 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,952)
- VCU graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($240 vs. $278)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/