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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD Truett-McConnell College| Toccoa Falls College | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Toccoa Falls College | CSU | ||
| Location | Toccoa Falls, GA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tfc.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Toccoa Falls College | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,350 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,350 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,609 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,240 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Toccoa Falls College | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,066 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Toccoa Falls College | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Toccoa Falls College | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Toccoa Falls College | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Toccoa Falls College | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Toccoa Falls College | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Toccoa Falls College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 2,046 students)
Toccoa Falls College vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Toccoa Falls College or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 31.9% more expensive to attend than Toccoa Falls College for in-state tuition ($29,490.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at CSU than Toccoa Falls College ($29,490.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Toccoa Falls College ($17,536 vs. $20,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Toccoa Falls College are 30.8% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($8,600 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Toccoa Falls College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 99.5% larger than aid received Toccoa Falls College ($26,417 vs. $13,240)
Toccoa Falls College vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Toccoa Falls College or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Toccoa Falls College .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 33 points higher than at Toccoa Falls College (997)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Toccoa Falls College (22)
- Accepted freshman Toccoa Falls College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Toccoa Falls College (68%)
Toccoa Falls College vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Toccoa Falls College or CSU? 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 CSU and Toccoa Falls College.
- The graduation rate at Toccoa Falls College is higher than Charleston Southern University (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Toccoa Falls College graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $29,900)
- Toccoa Falls College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Toccoa Falls College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Toccoa Falls College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/