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Overview |
Xavier | Converse College | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,114 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #253 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,770 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,770 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,619 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,897 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Xavier | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,836 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 12,542 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1310 | 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 |
Xavier | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Xavier | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 1,284 students)
Xavier vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Converse College?
- Xavier University is 112.6% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.6% higher at Xavier than Converse College ($44,770.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than Xavier ($19,653 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Converse College are 9.1% lower than costs at Xavier University ($12,664 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 86.5% larger than aid received Converse College ($27,897 vs. $14,959)
Xavier vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 71 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Xavier (3.68)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Xavier vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier 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 Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Converse College (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $21,500 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/