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Overview |
Converse College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 951 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Converse College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Converse College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Converse College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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
- Converse College is larger than than West Virginia Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 951 students)
Converse College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 50.5% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Converse College ($31,698.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($19,653 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 18.8% lower than costs at Converse College ($10,660 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 77.7% larger than aid received Converse College ($26,575 vs. $14,959)
Converse College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Converse College (1040) is 25 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming Converse College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (3.52)
- West Virginia Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 West Virginia Wesleyan College and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than West Virginia Wesleyan College (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $13,600 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/