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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University University of West Georgia| Toccoa Falls College | Valdosta State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Toccoa Falls College | VSU | ||
| Location | Toccoa Falls, GA | Valdosta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 10,209 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | #982 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tfc.edu | valdosta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Toccoa Falls College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,350 | $4,371 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,350 | $15,426 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $8,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,609 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,240 | $9,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Toccoa Falls College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,066 | 4,975 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 4,451 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 950/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Toccoa Falls College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Toccoa Falls College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Toccoa Falls College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Toccoa Falls College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Toccoa Falls College | VSU | ||
| 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Toccoa Falls College based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 2,046 students)
Toccoa Falls College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Toccoa Falls College or VSU?
- Toccoa Falls College is 411.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($22,350.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at Toccoa Falls College than Valdosta State University ($22,350.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Toccoa Falls College ($12,836 vs. $20,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Toccoa Falls College are 3.7% lower than costs at Valdosta State University ($8,600 vs. $8,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Toccoa Falls College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Toccoa Falls College students is 34.1% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($13,240 vs. $9,875)
Toccoa Falls College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Toccoa Falls College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Toccoa Falls College .
- The average SAT score at Toccoa Falls College (997) is 4 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Toccoa Falls College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Toccoa Falls College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Toccoa Falls College (68%)
Toccoa Falls College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Toccoa Falls College or VSU? 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 VSU and Toccoa Falls College.
- The graduation rate at Toccoa Falls College is higher than Valdosta State University (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Toccoa Falls College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $29,900)
- Toccoa Falls College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($23,750 vs. $25,000)
- Toccoa Falls College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Toccoa Falls College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/