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Overview |
Louisville | Converse College | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Louisville | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 |
Louisville | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $278 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Louisville | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Converse College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 1,284 students)
Louisville vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Converse College?
- Converse College is 70.9% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($21,060.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at Louisville than Converse College ($28,670.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Converse College ($19,327 vs. $19,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 18.7% lower than costs at Converse College ($10,668 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than University of Louisville (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Converse College students is 22.5% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($14,959 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 119 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Louisville vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than University of Louisville (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $12,200 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $33,000)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,296 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($19,656 vs. $26,952)
- Louisville graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($203 vs. $278)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/