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Emmanuel College University of South Carolina-Upstate Clemson St. Andrews University PC Lincoln Memorial University BAC Coastal Carolina| Converse College | King College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Converse College | King College | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #632 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $31,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $31,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $9,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $22,626 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $22,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
Converse College | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 875 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 532 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 60.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 1000/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Converse College | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $237 |
Diversity |
Converse College | King College | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Converse College | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | King College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- King College is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (1,357 students vs. 1,284 students)
Converse College vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or King College?
- King College is 51.7% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($31,942.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at King College than Converse College ($31,942.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than King College ($19,653 vs. $22,626)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 27.1% lower than costs at Converse College ($9,960 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than King College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King College students is 51.8% larger than aid received Converse College ($22,715 vs. $14,959)
Converse College vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Converse College (1040) is 35 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming Converse College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at King College (3.46)
- King College has a higher acceptance rate (60.8%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or King 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 King College and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than King College (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $33,000)
- King College students graduate with a $3,952 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,952)
- King College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($237 vs. $278)
- More King College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/