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MSU Billings University of South Carolina-Upstate Clemson PC C of I Carroll College BAC BYU-I Coastal Carolina| Rocky Mountain College | Converse College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RMC | Converse College | ||
| Location | Billings, MT | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,054 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #636 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rocky.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
RMC | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,342 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,342 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,120 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,353 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,062 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
RMC | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,458 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 1,096 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1230 | 1020/1235 | ||
| 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 |
RMC | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RMC | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
RMC | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
RMC | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 30% | ||
Campus |
RMC | Converse College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Converse College is larger than than RMC based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 1,054 students)
RMC vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RMC or Converse College?
- Rocky Mountain College is 48.8% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($31,342.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at RMC than Converse College ($31,342.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rocky Mountain College than Converse College ($19,353 vs. $19,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rocky Mountain College are 38.9% lower than costs at Converse College ($9,120 vs. $12,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rocky Mountain College than Converse College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rocky Mountain College students is 54.2% larger than aid received Converse College ($23,062 vs. $14,959)
RMC vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RMC or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or RMC .
- The average SAT score at Converse College (1040) is 3 points higher than at RMC (1037)
- Incoming RMC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at RMC (3.42)
- RMC has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Converse College (55.6%)
RMC vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RMC 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 RMC.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Rocky Mountain College (60% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Rocky Mountain College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $33,000)
- Rocky Mountain College students graduate with a $952 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,952)
- RMC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More RMC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/