- Both Southern Wesleyan University (SWU) and Converse University are private.
- Both schools are located in South Carolina.
- SWU has more expensive tuition of $27,870 than Converse University ($23,096).
- SWU has tighter acceptance rate of 52.57% than Converse University (71.26%).
- Converse University has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than SWU (1,090).
- Converse University is larger with 1,284 students than SWU (1,175 students).
| Southern Wesleyan University View More Rivals | Converse University View More Rivals | |
| #1 in South Carolina | Rankings | #10 in South Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Central, SC | Location | Spartanburg, SC |
SWU| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $27,870 | Undergraduate | $23,096 |
| $13,746 | Graduate | $8,000 |
| $16,827 | Financial Aid | $14,732 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $40 |
| 52.57% | Acceptance Rate | 71.26% |
| 38.32% | Yield | 24.77% |
| 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,175 | Total Students | 1,284 |
| 896 | Undergraduate | 804 |
| 279 | Graduate | 480 |
| 535 | Online Enrollment | 121 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 59% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $46,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $34,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) $4,234 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 625) |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,168 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 55 Full-time 55 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 84 Full-time 4 Part-time |
| 192 Full-time 77 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 215 Full-time 10 Part-time |
| $45,972 for Faculties $41,570 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,993 for Faculties $47,546 Part-time |