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Overview |
Toccoa Falls College | ECU | ||
| Location | Toccoa Falls, GA | Greenville, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 27,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | #673 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tfc.edu | ecu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Toccoa Falls College | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,350 | $4,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,350 | $20,729 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,609 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,240 | $9,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 59% |
Admission |
Toccoa Falls College | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,066 | 21,383 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 19,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1020/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Toccoa Falls College | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Toccoa Falls College | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $24,788 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $256 |
Diversity |
Toccoa Falls College | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Toccoa Falls College | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Toccoa Falls College | ECU | ||
| 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
- East Carolina University is larger than than Toccoa Falls College based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 2,046 students)
Toccoa Falls College vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Toccoa Falls College or ECU?
- Toccoa Falls College is 402% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($22,350.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Toccoa Falls College than East Carolina University ($22,350.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Toccoa Falls College ($14,410 vs. $20,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Toccoa Falls College are 25.8% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($8,600 vs. $10,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Toccoa Falls College than East Carolina University (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Toccoa Falls College students is 46.8% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($13,240 vs. $9,020)
Toccoa Falls College vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Toccoa Falls College or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Toccoa Falls College .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 56 points higher than at Toccoa Falls College (997)
- Incoming ECU 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 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Toccoa Falls College (68%)
Toccoa Falls College vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Toccoa Falls College or ECU? 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 ECU and Toccoa Falls College.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Toccoa Falls College (59% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $14,000 more per year than Toccoa Falls College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $29,900)
- Toccoa Falls College students graduate with a $1,038 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($23,750 vs. $24,788)
- Toccoa Falls College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($245 vs. $256)
- More Toccoa Falls College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/