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Overview |
Methodist | Converse College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Methodist | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 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 |
Methodist | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Methodist | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 10% |
Students |
Methodist | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | 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
- Methodist University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (1,811 students vs. 1,284 students)
Methodist vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or Converse College?
- Methodist University is 77.8% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.8% higher at Methodist than Converse College ($37,438.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than Methodist ($19,653 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Converse College are 1.3% lower than costs at Methodist University ($12,664 vs. $12,828)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University as Converse College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 69.5% larger than aid received Converse College ($25,361 vs. $14,959)
Methodist vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Converse College (1040) is 85 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Converse College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Methodist (3.58)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Methodist vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist 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 Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Methodist University (60% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist 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/