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Cornell College University of South Carolina-Upstate Clemson Knox College PC Albion College Carroll University Carthage BAC Marian University Coastal Carolina| Converse College | Ripon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Converse College | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Converse College | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $289 |
Diversity |
Converse College | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Converse College | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | Ripon 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 Ripon College based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 766 students)
Converse College vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 134.1% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.1% higher at Ripon College than Converse College ($49,300.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than Ripon College ($19,653 vs. $21,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 33.4% lower than costs at Converse College ($9,490 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ripon College than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 159.5% larger than aid received Converse College ($38,826 vs. $14,959)
Converse College vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 65 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Ripon College (3.41)
- Ripon College has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or Ripon 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 Ripon College and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Converse College (70% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $16,200 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $1,048 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($26,952 vs. $28,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($278 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/