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Boise State Idaho University of South Carolina-Upstate Clemson Carroll College PC RMC Lake Forest College BAC Coastal Carolina| The College of Idaho | Converse College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | Converse College | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
C of I | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
C of I | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
C of I | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
C of I | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 30% | ||
Campus |
C of I | 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
- Converse College is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 1,082 students)
C of I vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Converse College?
- The College of Idaho is 60.6% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.6% higher at C of I than Converse College ($33,825.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than C of I ($19,653 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Idaho are 17% lower than costs at Converse College ($10,820 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 59.6% larger than aid received Converse College ($23,878 vs. $14,959)
C of I vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or C of I .
- Converse College has a higher acceptance rate (55.6%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I 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 C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Converse College (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $12,700 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $33,000)
- The College of Idaho students graduate with a $957 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($25,995 vs. $26,952)
- C of I graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/