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Overview |
UNCG | Converse College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
UNCG | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $278 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
UNCG | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | 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 North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 1,284 students)
UNCG vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Converse College?
- Converse College is 376.3% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($21,060.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at Converse College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($21,060.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Converse College ($10,979 vs. $19,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 27.6% lower than costs at Converse College ($9,924 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Converse College students is 81.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($14,959 vs. $8,257)
UNCG vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at Converse College (1040) is 5 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming UNCG students have at the same average ACT score (23) as 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 UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Converse College (55.6%)
UNCG vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn on average $6,100 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $33,000)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $4,215 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($22,737 vs. $26,952)
- UNCG graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($235 vs. $278)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/