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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University ASU Lander University Truett-McConnell College Georgia Southwestern| Columbus State University | Toccoa Falls College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Toccoa Falls College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Toccoa Falls, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 2,046 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #877 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | tfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Toccoa Falls College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $22,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $22,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $20,609 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $13,240 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Toccoa Falls College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 1,066 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Toccoa Falls College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Toccoa Falls College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Toccoa Falls College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Toccoa Falls College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Toccoa Falls College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Toccoa Falls College based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 2,046 students)
Columbus State vs. Toccoa Falls College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Toccoa Falls College?
- Toccoa Falls College is 411.3% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($22,350.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at Toccoa Falls College than Columbus State University ($22,350.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Toccoa Falls College ($12,902 vs. $20,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Toccoa Falls College are 40.5% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($8,600 vs. $12,080)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbus State University as Toccoa Falls College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Toccoa Falls College students is 44.7% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($13,240 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Toccoa Falls College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Toccoa Falls College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Toccoa Falls College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Toccoa Falls College (997) is 36 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Toccoa Falls College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Toccoa Falls College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Toccoa Falls College (68%)
Columbus State vs. Toccoa Falls College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State or Toccoa Falls 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 Toccoa Falls College and Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Toccoa Falls College is higher than Columbus State University (48% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Toccoa Falls College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $29,900)
- Toccoa Falls College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($23,750 vs. $26,000)
- Toccoa Falls College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Toccoa Falls College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/