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University of South Carolina-Upstate Clemson PC BAC Coastal Carolina| Capitol College | Converse College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Converse College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $278 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Capitol College | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Converse College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Converse College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Converse College?
- Capitol College is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Capitol College than Converse College ($25,830.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than Capitol College ($19,653 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Converse College are 1.2% lower than costs at Capitol College ($12,664 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than Capitol College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Converse College students is 4.4% larger than aid received Capitol College ($14,959 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Converse College (1040) is 17 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming Converse College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Capitol College vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol 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 Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Capitol College (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $37,100 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $33,000)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,216 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($25,736 vs. $26,952)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($266 vs. $278)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/