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Overview |
Kentucky | Converse College | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 1,341 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $22,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $22,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $13,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $19,438 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $16,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 2,628 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 1,682 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $278 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Kentucky | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 1,341 students)
Kentucky vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Converse College?
- Converse College is 92% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($22,746.00 vs. $11,849.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.9% higher at Kentucky than Converse College ($32,043.00 vs. $22,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than Kentucky ($19,438 vs. $19,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Converse College are 13.5% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($13,424 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Converse College students is 25.2% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($16,312 vs. $13,024)
Kentucky vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 103 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Converse College (64%)
Kentucky vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than University of Kentucky (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $18,000 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $33,000)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,202 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,952)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($235 vs. $278)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/