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Overview |
Toccoa Falls College | WCU | ||
| Location | Toccoa Falls, GA | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | #763 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tfc.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Toccoa Falls College | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,350 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,350 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,609 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,240 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Toccoa Falls College | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,066 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Toccoa Falls College | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Toccoa Falls College | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $227 |
Diversity |
Toccoa Falls College | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Toccoa Falls College | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Toccoa Falls College | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Toccoa Falls College based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 2,046 students)
Toccoa Falls College vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Toccoa Falls College or WCU?
- Toccoa Falls College is 2,135% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($22,350.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 347% higher at Toccoa Falls College than Western Carolina University ($22,350.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Toccoa Falls College ($13,022 vs. $20,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Toccoa Falls College are 29.9% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($8,600 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than Toccoa Falls College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Toccoa Falls College students is 192.5% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($13,240 vs. $4,526)
Toccoa Falls College vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Toccoa Falls College or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Toccoa Falls College .
- The average SAT score at Western Carolina University (1032) is 35 points higher than at Toccoa Falls College (997)
- Incoming Toccoa Falls College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman Toccoa Falls College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WCU (3.44)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Toccoa Falls College (68%)
Toccoa Falls College vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Toccoa Falls College or WCU? 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 WCU and Toccoa Falls College.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Toccoa Falls College (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Western Carolina University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Toccoa Falls College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $29,900)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $1,740 lower median federal student loan debt than Toccoa Falls College graduates. ($22,010 vs. $23,750)
- WCU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Toccoa Falls College graduates. ($227 vs. $245)
- More Toccoa Falls College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/