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Overview |
Spelman | Converse College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Spelman | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1020/1235 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Spelman | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | 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
- Spelman College is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 1,284 students)
Spelman vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Converse College?
- Spelman College is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Spelman than Converse College ($25,880.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than Spelman ($19,653 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Converse College are 23.7% lower than costs at Spelman College ($12,664 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than Spelman College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Converse College students is 40.7% larger than aid received Spelman College ($14,959 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Converse College (1040) is 25 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Converse College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Spelman (3.75)
- Converse College has a higher acceptance rate (55.6%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Converse College (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $18,300 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/