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Overview |
Toccoa Falls College | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Toccoa Falls, GA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tfc.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Toccoa Falls College | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,350 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,350 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,609 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,240 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Toccoa Falls College | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,066 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Toccoa Falls College | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $211 |
Diversity |
Toccoa Falls College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Toccoa Falls College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Toccoa Falls College | Lipscomb | ||
| 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Toccoa Falls College based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 2,046 students)
Toccoa Falls College vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Toccoa Falls College or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 53.5% more expensive to attend than Toccoa Falls College for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Lipscomb than Toccoa Falls College ($34,304.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Toccoa Falls College than Lipscomb ($20,609 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Toccoa Falls College are 63.2% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($8,600 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Toccoa Falls College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 84.3% larger than aid received Toccoa Falls College ($24,404 vs. $13,240)
Toccoa Falls College vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Toccoa Falls College or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Toccoa Falls College .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 179 points higher than at Toccoa Falls College (997)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Toccoa Falls College (22)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Toccoa Falls College (3.5)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than Toccoa Falls College (68%)
Toccoa Falls College vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Toccoa Falls College or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Toccoa Falls College.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than Toccoa Falls College (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $17,000 more per year than Toccoa Falls College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $29,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Toccoa Falls College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,750)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Toccoa Falls College graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Toccoa Falls College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/