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Overview |
Toccoa Falls College | GWU | ||
| Location | Toccoa Falls, GA | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tfc.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Toccoa Falls College | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,350 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,350 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,609 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,240 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Toccoa Falls College | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,066 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Toccoa Falls College | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Toccoa Falls College | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Toccoa Falls College | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Toccoa Falls College | GWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than Toccoa Falls College based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 2,046 students)
Toccoa Falls College vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Toccoa Falls College or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 39.7% more expensive to attend than Toccoa Falls College for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at GWU than Toccoa Falls College ($31,220.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Toccoa Falls College than GWU ($20,609 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Toccoa Falls College are 25.2% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($8,600 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Toccoa Falls College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 82.3% larger than aid received Toccoa Falls College ($24,130 vs. $13,240)
Toccoa Falls College vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Toccoa Falls College or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Toccoa Falls College .
- The average SAT score at Toccoa Falls College (997) is 20 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Toccoa Falls College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Toccoa Falls College (3.5)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Toccoa Falls College (68%)
Toccoa Falls College vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Toccoa Falls College or GWU? 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 GWU and Toccoa Falls College.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Toccoa Falls College (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Toccoa Falls College graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $29,900)
- Toccoa Falls College students graduate with a $1,219 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($23,750 vs. $24,969)
- Toccoa Falls College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Toccoa Falls College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/