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Overview |
Toccoa Falls College | ASU | ||
| Location | Toccoa Falls, GA | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tfc.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Toccoa Falls College | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,350 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,350 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,609 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,240 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 47% |
Admission |
Toccoa Falls College | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,066 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Toccoa Falls College | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Toccoa Falls College | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $211 |
Diversity |
Toccoa Falls College | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Toccoa Falls College | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Toccoa Falls College | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Toccoa Falls College based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 2,046 students)
Toccoa Falls College vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Toccoa Falls College or ASU?
- Toccoa Falls College is 426.9% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($22,350.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Toccoa Falls College than Appalachian State University ($22,350.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Toccoa Falls College ($13,084 vs. $20,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Toccoa Falls College are 34.7% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($8,600 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Toccoa Falls College than Appalachian State University (98% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Toccoa Falls College students is 77.9% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($13,240 vs. $7,443)
Toccoa Falls College vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Toccoa Falls College or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or Toccoa Falls College .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 160 points higher than at Toccoa Falls College (997)
- Incoming ASU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Toccoa Falls College (22)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Toccoa Falls College (3.5)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Toccoa Falls College (68%)
Toccoa Falls College vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Toccoa Falls College or ASU? 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 ASU and Toccoa Falls College.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Toccoa Falls College (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Appalachian State University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Toccoa Falls College graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $29,900)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Toccoa Falls College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,750)
- ASU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Toccoa Falls College graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Toccoa Falls College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/