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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Converse College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan College | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $278 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | Converse College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Converse College is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Converse College?
- Wesleyan College is 25.6% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Wesleyan College than Converse College ($26,450.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Converse College ($13,900 vs. $19,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 15.2% lower than costs at Converse College ($10,996 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 65.8% larger than aid received Converse College ($24,800 vs. $14,959)
Wesleyan College vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Wesleyan College vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Wesleyan College (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($36,100 vs. $33,000)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,952)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($263 vs. $278)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/