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Overview |
Toccoa Falls College | SWU | ||
| Location | Toccoa Falls, GA | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tfc.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Toccoa Falls College | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,350 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,350 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,609 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,240 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Toccoa Falls College | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,066 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1013/1160 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Toccoa Falls College | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Toccoa Falls College | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Toccoa Falls College | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Toccoa Falls College | SWU | ||
| 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
- Toccoa Falls College is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (2,046 students vs. 1,175 students)
Toccoa Falls College vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Toccoa Falls College or SWU?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Toccoa Falls College for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at SWU than Toccoa Falls College ($26,520.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Toccoa Falls College ($17,639 vs. $20,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Toccoa Falls College are 12.2% lower than costs at Southern Wesleyan University ($8,600 vs. $9,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Toccoa Falls College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 48.3% larger than aid received Toccoa Falls College ($19,636 vs. $13,240)
Toccoa Falls College vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Toccoa Falls College or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Toccoa Falls College .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Toccoa Falls College (3.5)
- Toccoa Falls College has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than SWU (51.2%)
Toccoa Falls College vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Toccoa Falls College or SWU? 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 SWU and Toccoa Falls College.
- The graduation rate at Toccoa Falls College is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (48% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Toccoa Falls College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $29,900)
- Toccoa Falls College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Toccoa Falls College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Toccoa Falls College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/