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Overview |
IU Southeast | Converse College | ||
| Location | New Albany, IN | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,672 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #809 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ius.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Southeast | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,012 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,264 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,262 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
IU Southeast | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,923 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 1,639 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU Southeast | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Southeast | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,261 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $278 |
Diversity |
IU Southeast | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
IU Southeast | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 30% | ||
Campus |
IU Southeast | Converse College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Southeast is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (3,672 students vs. 1,284 students)
IU Southeast vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Southeast or Converse College?
- Converse College is 189.5% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($21,060.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Converse College than Indiana University Southeast ($21,060.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than Converse College ($8,264 vs. $19,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Southeast are 15% lower than costs at Converse College ($11,012 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than Indiana University Southeast (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Converse College students is 106% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($14,959 vs. $7,262)
IU Southeast vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Southeast or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or IU Southeast .
- The average SAT score at Converse College (1040) is 85 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming Converse College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- IU Southeast has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Converse College (55.6%)
IU Southeast vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Southeast 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 IU Southeast.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Indiana University Southeast (60% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Southeast earn on average $5,300 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $33,000)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $6,691 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($20,261 vs. $26,952)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($209 vs. $278)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/