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Overview |
GWU | Converse College | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,125 | 1,341 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | #722 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,470 | $22,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,470 | $22,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $13,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,035 | $19,438 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,762 | $16,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
GWU | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,670 | 2,628 | ||
| Admitted | 4,064 | 1,682 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 64% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1030/1238 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
GWU | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $278 |
Diversity |
GWU | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 10% |
Students |
GWU | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 30% | ||
Campus |
GWU | Converse College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Converse College based on total student enrollment (3,125 students vs. 1,341 students)
GWU vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Converse College?
- Gardner Webb University is 42.8% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($32,470.00 vs. $22,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.8% higher at GWU than Converse College ($32,470.00 vs. $22,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than GWU ($19,438 vs. $24,035)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 24.6% lower than costs at Converse College ($10,770 vs. $13,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Converse College than Gardner Webb University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 51.8% larger than aid received Converse College ($24,762 vs. $16,312)
GWU vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Converse College (1040) is 63 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Converse College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at GWU (3.74)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Converse College (64%)
GWU vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Gardner Webb University (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $33,000)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $1,983 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($24,969 vs. $26,952)
- GWU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More Converse College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/