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Overview |
W&J | Converse College | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,162 | 1,341 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,605 | $22,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,605 | $22,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,910 | $13,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,051 | $19,438 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,971 | $16,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
W&J | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,218 | 2,628 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 1,682 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1030/1238 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
W&J | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
W&J | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
W&J | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 30% | ||
Campus |
W&J | 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (1,341 students vs. 1,162 students)
W&J vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or Converse College?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 21.4% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $22,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at W&J than Converse College ($27,605.00 vs. $22,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than W&J ($19,438 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Converse College are 3.6% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($13,424 vs. $13,910)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College as Converse College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 138.9% larger than aid received Converse College ($38,971 vs. $16,312)
W&J vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or W&J .
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Converse College (64%)
W&J vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J 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 W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Converse College (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $23,900 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/