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Penn State Harrisburg University of South Carolina-Upstate Clemson Notre Dame College St. Joe's PC BAC Coastal Carolina| King's College | Converse College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Kings College | Converse College | ||
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,932 | 1,341 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kings.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kings College | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,520 | $22,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,520 | $22,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,086 | $13,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,608 | $19,438 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,686 | $16,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kings College | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,206 | 2,628 | ||
| Admitted | 2,988 | 1,682 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
Academics |
Kings College | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kings College | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Kings College | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
Kings College | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Kings College | Converse College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- King's College is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (1,932 students vs. 1,341 students)
Kings College vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kings College or Converse College?
- King's College is 78.1% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($40,520.00 vs. $22,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.1% higher at Kings College than Converse College ($40,520.00 vs. $22,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than Kings College ($19,438 vs. $25,608)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Converse College are 12.4% lower than costs at King's College ($13,424 vs. $15,086)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at King's College as Converse College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 94.2% larger than aid received Converse College ($31,686 vs. $16,312)
Kings College vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kings College or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or Kings College .
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Converse College (64%)
Kings College vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kings College 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 Kings College.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Converse College (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $21,200 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/