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Overview |
Toccoa Falls College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Toccoa Falls, GA | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tfc.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Toccoa Falls College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,350 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,350 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,609 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,240 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Toccoa Falls College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,066 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Toccoa Falls College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Toccoa Falls College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $165 |
Diversity |
Toccoa Falls College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Toccoa Falls College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Toccoa Falls College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Toccoa Falls College based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 2,046 students)
Toccoa Falls College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Toccoa Falls College or Tennessee Tech?
- Toccoa Falls College is 162.3% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($22,350.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at Toccoa Falls College than Tennessee Technological University ($22,350.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Toccoa Falls College ($15,188 vs. $20,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Toccoa Falls College are 22.1% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($8,600 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Toccoa Falls College than Tennessee Technological University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Toccoa Falls College students is 56.3% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($13,240 vs. $8,471)
Toccoa Falls College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Toccoa Falls College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Toccoa Falls College .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 105 points higher than at Toccoa Falls College (997)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Toccoa Falls College (22)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Toccoa Falls College (3.5)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Toccoa Falls College (68%)
Toccoa Falls College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Toccoa Falls College or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and Toccoa Falls College.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Toccoa Falls College (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Toccoa Falls College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $29,900)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Toccoa Falls College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,750)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Toccoa Falls College graduates. ($165 vs. $245)
- More Toccoa Falls College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/