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University of South Carolina-Upstate Clemson WLC PC BAC Coastal Carolina| Bethany Lutheran College | Converse College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Converse College | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
BLC | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BLC | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $278 |
Diversity |
BLC | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
BLC | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 30% | ||
Campus |
BLC | 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 BLC based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Converse College?
- Bethany Lutheran College is 34.5% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at BLC than Converse College ($28,330.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Converse College ($18,525 vs. $19,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 53.1% lower than costs at Converse College ($8,270 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany Lutheran College students is 38.4% larger than aid received Converse College ($20,705 vs. $14,959)
BLC vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 34 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming BLC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at BLC (3.51)
- BLC has a higher acceptance rate (58.5%) than Converse College (55.6%)
BLC vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC 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 BLC.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bethany Lutheran College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($37,300 vs. $33,000)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $3,702 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,952)
- BLC graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($240 vs. $278)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/