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Marquette University University of South Carolina-Upstate Clemson BLC Carthage PC MLC Carroll University BAC Benedictine University Lewis University SNC| Converse College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Converse College | WLC | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Converse College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
Converse College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Converse College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Converse College is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 1,086 students)
Converse College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or WLC?
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is 57.7% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($33,210.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at WLC than Converse College ($33,210.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than WLC ($19,653 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 11.3% lower than costs at Converse College ($11,380 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 54.6% larger than aid received Converse College ($23,128 vs. $14,959)
Converse College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 61 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming WLC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or WLC? 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 WLC and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Converse College (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $33,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,952)
- WLC graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/