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Overview |
Toccoa Falls College | Salem College | ||
| Location | Toccoa Falls, GA | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tfc.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
Toccoa Falls College | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,350 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,350 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,609 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,240 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Toccoa Falls College | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,066 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1053/1200 | ||
| 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 | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Toccoa Falls College | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Toccoa Falls College | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Toccoa Falls College | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Toccoa Falls College | Salem College | ||
| 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
- Toccoa Falls College is larger than than Salem College based on total student enrollment (2,046 students vs. 469 students)
Toccoa Falls College vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Toccoa Falls College or Salem College?
- Salem College is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Toccoa Falls College for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Salem College than Toccoa Falls College ($30,500.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than Toccoa Falls College ($18,354 vs. $20,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Toccoa Falls College are 43% lower than costs at Salem College ($8,600 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Toccoa Falls College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 126.9% larger than aid received Toccoa Falls College ($30,048 vs. $13,240)
Toccoa Falls College vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Toccoa Falls College or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or Toccoa Falls College .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 122 points higher than at Toccoa Falls College (997)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Toccoa Falls College (22)
- Accepted freshman Toccoa Falls College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- Salem College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Toccoa Falls College (68%)
Toccoa Falls College vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Toccoa Falls College or Salem College? 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 Salem College and Toccoa Falls College.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Toccoa Falls College (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Salem College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Toccoa Falls College graduates after ten years. ($35,000 vs. $29,900)
- Toccoa Falls College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Toccoa Falls College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Toccoa Falls College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/