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University of South Carolina-Upstate Clemson PC Kentucky Murray State University Campbellsville University BAC IWU Coastal Carolina| Kentucky Wesleyan College | Converse College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KWC | Converse College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
KWC | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 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 |
KWC | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $278 |
Diversity |
KWC | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
KWC | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 30% | ||
Campus |
KWC | 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
- Converse College is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or Converse College?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 42.6% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at KWC than Converse College ($30,040.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than KWC ($19,653 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 13.3% lower than costs at Converse College ($11,175 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 33.9% larger than aid received Converse College ($20,036 vs. $14,959)
KWC vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or KWC .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 8 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming KWC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at KWC (3.3)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Converse College (55.6%)
KWC vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC 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 KWC.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $33,000)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,045 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($22,907 vs. $26,952)
- KWC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($236 vs. $278)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/