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University of South Carolina-Upstate Clemson Wingate University PC GWU BAC Mars Hill University Coastal Carolina| Montreat College | Converse College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Montreat College | Converse College | ||
| Location | Montreat, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montreat.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montreat College | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,250 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,250 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,485 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,519 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Montreat College | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,440 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 980 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.1% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 |
Montreat College | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montreat College | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
Montreat College | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
Montreat College | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Montreat 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
- Converse College is larger than than Montreat College based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 972 students)
Montreat College vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montreat College or Converse College?
- Montreat College is 43.6% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($30,250.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Montreat College than Converse College ($30,250.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than Montreat College ($19,653 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montreat College are 18.7% lower than costs at Converse College ($10,670 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montreat College students is 17.1% larger than aid received Converse College ($17,519 vs. $14,959)
Montreat College vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montreat College or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or Montreat College .
- The average SAT score at Converse College (1040) is 80 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming Converse College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- Montreat College has a higher acceptance rate (68.1%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Montreat College vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montreat 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 Montreat College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Montreat College (60% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Montreat College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $33,000)
- Montreat College students graduate with a $1,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,952)
- Montreat College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montreat College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/