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Overview |
Eastern | Converse College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 1,341 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $22,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $22,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $13,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $19,438 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $16,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 2,628 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 1,682 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 1030/1238 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $278 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Eastern | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Converse 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 1,341 students)
Eastern vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Converse College?
- Converse College is 131.4% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($22,746.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Converse College than Eastern Kentucky University ($22,746.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Converse College ($10,852 vs. $19,438)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 14.4% lower than costs at Converse College ($11,735 vs. $13,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Converse College students is 42.3% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($16,312 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Converse College (1040) is 12 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Converse College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Converse College (64%)
Eastern vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Converse 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 Converse College and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $33,000)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,257 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $26,952)
- Eastern graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($245 vs. $278)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern 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/