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Reinhardt University Truett-McConnell College North Georgia KSU Emmanuel College Piedmont College YHC Berry College| Shorter University | Toccoa Falls College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Shorter | Toccoa Falls College | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Toccoa Falls, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 2,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #877 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | tfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Toccoa Falls College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $22,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $22,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $20,609 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $13,240 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Shorter | Toccoa Falls College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 1,066 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 32.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 25, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | Toccoa Falls College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Toccoa Falls College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $245 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Toccoa Falls College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | Toccoa Falls College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Toccoa Falls College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Toccoa Falls College is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (2,046 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. Toccoa Falls College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Toccoa Falls College?
- Shorter University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Toccoa Falls College for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Shorter than Toccoa Falls College ($22,380.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Toccoa Falls College ($13,490 vs. $20,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Toccoa Falls College are 9.3% lower than costs at Shorter University ($8,600 vs. $9,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Toccoa Falls College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 51.5% larger than aid received Toccoa Falls College ($20,057 vs. $13,240)
Shorter vs. Toccoa Falls College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Toccoa Falls College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Toccoa Falls College or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Toccoa Falls College (997) is 28 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Toccoa Falls College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Toccoa Falls College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Toccoa Falls College (68%)
Shorter vs. Toccoa Falls College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter or Toccoa Falls College? 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 Toccoa Falls College and Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Toccoa Falls College is higher than Shorter University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $19,400 more per year than Toccoa Falls College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $29,900)
- Toccoa Falls College students graduate with a $4,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($23,750 vs. $28,418)
- Toccoa Falls College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($245 vs. $293)
- More Toccoa Falls College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/