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Overview |
Converse College | VWC | ||
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | converse.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Converse College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,060 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,060 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,664 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,653 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,959 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Converse College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,621 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.6% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1235 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Converse College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,952 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Converse College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Converse College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Converse College | VWC | ||
| 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
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,284 students)
Converse College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Converse College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 71% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at VWC than Converse College ($36,010.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than VWC ($19,653 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 14.4% lower than costs at Converse College ($11,070 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 84.3% larger than aid received Converse College ($27,568 vs. $14,959)
Converse College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Converse College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Converse College .
- The average SAT score at Converse College (1040) is 58 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Converse College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Converse College (55.6%)
Converse College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Converse College or VWC? 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 VWC and Converse College.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (60% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $33,000)
- Converse College students graduate with a $48 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,952 vs. $27,000)
- Converse College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/