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Overview |
HPU | Converse College | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,981 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,636 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,636 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,524 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,221 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,930 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
HPU | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 9,817 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1103/1280 | 1020/1235 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
HPU | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $278 |
Diversity |
HPU | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
HPU | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 30% | ||
Campus |
HPU | Converse College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 1,284 students)
HPU vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or Converse College?
- High Point University is 74% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($36,636.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74% higher at HPU than Converse College ($36,636.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than HPU ($19,653 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Converse College are 30.5% lower than costs at High Point University ($12,664 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than High Point University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 26.5% larger than aid received Converse College ($18,930 vs. $14,959)
HPU vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or HPU .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 73 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming HPU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at HPU (3.4)
- HPU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Converse College (55.6%)
HPU vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU 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 HPU.
- Graduates from High Point University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $33,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,531 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($22,421 vs. $26,952)
- HPU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($231 vs. $278)
- More HPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/