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University of South Carolina-Upstate Clemson PC AU BAC Coastal Carolina| Southern Wesleyan University | Converse College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SWU | Converse College | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,188 | 1,341 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1043 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $22,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $22,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,654 | $13,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,336 | $19,438 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,771 | $16,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SWU | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 472 | 2,628 | ||
| Admitted | 472 | 1,682 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.7% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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 |
SWU | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
SWU | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
SWU | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 30% | ||
Campus |
SWU | 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (1,341 students vs. 1,188 students)
SWU vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or Converse College?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $22,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at SWU than Converse College ($26,520.00 vs. $22,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than SWU ($19,438 vs. $20,336)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 26% lower than costs at Converse College ($10,654 vs. $13,424)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University as Converse College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 15.1% larger than aid received Converse College ($18,771 vs. $16,312)
SWU vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Converse College (3.89)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Converse College (64%)
SWU vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU 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 SWU.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (60% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/