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Overview |
Converse College | VMI | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Converse College | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Converse College | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
Converse College | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Converse College | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Military Institute is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (1,512 students vs. 1,284 students)
Converse College vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or VMI?
- Converse College is 115.3% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($21,060.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88% higher at VMI than Converse College ($39,590.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Converse College ($18,129 vs. $19,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 18.6% lower than costs at Converse College ($10,674 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than Virginia Military Institute (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 27.8% larger than aid received Converse College ($19,111 vs. $14,959)
Converse College vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 99 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming VMI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at VMI (3.65)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or VMI? 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 VMI and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Converse College (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $29,100 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $33,000)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $1,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,952)
- VMI graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/