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Spartanburg, SC · Newberry, SC
| Converse University | Newberry College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $23,283/yr | $21,656/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $14,137/yr | $19,887/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $26,805 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,500/yr | $19,229/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $23,610/yr | $21,786/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $24,754/yr | $23,619/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $29,105/yr | $23,578/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $284/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,380/yr | $13,500/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,096/yr | $8,720/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $800/yr | $900/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,340/yr | $3,050/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $38,838/yr | $46,442/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $25,240/yr | $31,100/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $25,240/yr | $31,100/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 40% | 49% |
| Students taking federal loans | 61% | 73% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 68% | 90% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1010–1250 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1138 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–26 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 19–26 · Math 17–25 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,628 | 4,269 |
| Students accepted | 1,682 | 3,193 |
| Students who enrolled | 225 | 470 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 13% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 30% | 5% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 16% | 7% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 62% | 45% |
| Freshmen who come back | 80% | 69% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $40,867/yr | $48,040/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $26,797–$56,823 | $30,927–$69,487 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 62% | 55% |
| White students graduating | 71% | 55% |
| Black students graduating | 37% | 35% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 88% | 44% |
| Asian students graduating | 75% | 67% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $33,110/yr | $38,983/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 61% | 67% |
| Graduate on time | 56% | 32% |
| Pell students who graduate | 52% | 38% |
| First-gen students who finish | 47% | 42% |
| Low-income students who finish | 44% | 46% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 32% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $36,478/yr | $43,553/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Visual & Performing Arts 13% · Psychology 12% | Health Professions 24% · Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 15% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Health Professions — 24% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 13% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 12% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Family & Consumer Sciences — 11% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Education, General — $53,260/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $72,756/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 16% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,173 | 1,479 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 614 | 55 |
| Average professor pay | $6,564/mo | $7,467/mo |
| Full-time professors | 98% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $48,877 | $43,889 |
| Setting | City (small) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Spartanburg, SC | Newberry, SC |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1889 | 1856 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 8.8% | 2.5% |
| Men | 27% | 49% |
| Women | 73% | 51% |
| White students | 43% | 52% |
| Black students | 12% | 35% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 11% | 1.8% |
| Asian students | 1.3% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 0% |
| Other / not reported | 21% | 8% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 32% | 31% |
| Part-time students | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 5.5% | 4.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,708/yr | $8,029/yr |
| Endowment | $88.5M | $21.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 500 | 1,212 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $6,600/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $6,250/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 21 | 20 |
| Student athletes | 370 | 838 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.4M | $5.3M |
| Athletics budget | $6.9M | $12.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $7.2M | $12.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $41,220 | $144,737 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.