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Overview |
Toccoa Falls College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Toccoa Falls, GA | Collegedale, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 2,903 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | #563 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tfc.edu | southern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Toccoa Falls College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,350 | $22,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,350 | $22,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,609 | $24,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,240 | $14,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Toccoa Falls College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,066 | 2,490 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 1,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 980/1280 | ||
| 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 | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Toccoa Falls College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $274 |
Diversity |
Toccoa Falls College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Toccoa Falls College | Southern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Toccoa Falls College | Southern Adventist University | ||
| 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
- Southern Adventist University is larger than than Toccoa Falls College based on total student enrollment (2,903 students vs. 2,046 students)
Toccoa Falls College vs. Southern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Toccoa Falls College or Southern Adventist University?
- Southern Adventist University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Toccoa Falls College for in-state tuition ($22,980.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Southern Adventist University than Toccoa Falls College ($22,980.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Toccoa Falls College than Southern Adventist University ($20,609 vs. $24,332)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Adventist University are 3.2% lower than costs at Toccoa Falls College ($8,330 vs. $8,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Adventist University than Toccoa Falls College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Adventist University students is 5.7% larger than aid received Toccoa Falls College ($14,000 vs. $13,240)
Toccoa Falls College vs. Southern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Toccoa Falls College or Southern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Adventist University or Toccoa Falls College .
- Accepted freshman Southern Adventist University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Toccoa Falls College (3.5)
- Toccoa Falls College has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Southern Adventist University (65.8%)
Toccoa Falls College vs. Southern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Toccoa Falls College or Southern Adventist University? 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 Southern Adventist University and Toccoa Falls College.
- The graduation rate at Southern Adventist University is higher than Toccoa Falls College (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Southern Adventist University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Toccoa Falls College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $29,900)
- Toccoa Falls College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($23,750 vs. $26,500)
- Toccoa Falls College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Adventist University graduates. ($245 vs. $274)
- More Toccoa Falls College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Adventist University 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/