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CofC Coastal Carolina Lander University UofSC WCU Wofford College Wingate University Clemson South Carolina State University AU UNCG USC Aiken| Converse College | Winthrop University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Converse College | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Converse College | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 | Winthrop University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Converse College | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Converse College | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 1,284 students)
Converse College vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or Winthrop University?
- Converse College is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Winthrop University for in-state tuition ($21,060.00 vs. $15,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at Winthrop University than Converse College ($29,636.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Converse College ($17,008 vs. $19,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 20.7% lower than costs at Converse College ($10,488 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than Winthrop University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Converse College students is 15.4% larger than aid received Winthrop University ($14,959 vs. $12,961)
Converse College vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 4 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming Converse College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Winthrop University (23)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Converse College (3.89)
- Winthrop University has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Winthrop University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Winthrop University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/