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Overview |
Converse College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Converse College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 |
Converse College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $246 |
Diversity |
Converse College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Converse College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,284 students)
Converse College vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 48.6% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at Carson-Newman College than Converse College ($31,300.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than Carson-Newman College ($19,653 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 25.4% lower than costs at Converse College ($10,097 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 65.1% larger than aid received Converse College ($24,697 vs. $14,959)
Converse College vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Converse College (1040) is 1 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming Converse College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Carson-Newman College (3.6)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Carson Newman College (60% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $33,000)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,072 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($23,880 vs. $26,952)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($246 vs. $278)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/