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Overview |
Toccoa Falls College | AMU | ||
| Location | Toccoa Falls, GA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tfc.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Toccoa Falls College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,350 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,350 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,609 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,240 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Toccoa Falls College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,066 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Toccoa Falls College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Toccoa Falls College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $231 |
Diversity |
Toccoa Falls College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Toccoa Falls College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Toccoa Falls College | AMU | ||
| 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 AMU based on total student enrollment (2,046 students vs. 1,310 students)
Toccoa Falls College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Toccoa Falls College or AMU?
- Ave Maria University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Toccoa Falls College for in-state tuition ($25,168.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at AMU than Toccoa Falls College ($25,168.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Toccoa Falls College than AMU ($20,609 vs. $21,078)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Toccoa Falls College are 55.8% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($8,600 vs. $13,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Toccoa Falls College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 61.2% larger than aid received Toccoa Falls College ($21,341 vs. $13,240)
Toccoa Falls College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Toccoa Falls College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Toccoa Falls College .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 101 points higher than at Toccoa Falls College (997)
- Incoming AMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Toccoa Falls College (22)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Toccoa Falls College (3.5)
- Toccoa Falls College has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than AMU (44.2%)
Toccoa Falls College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Toccoa Falls College or AMU? 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 AMU and Toccoa Falls College.
- The graduation rate at Toccoa Falls College is higher than Ave Maria University (48% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $1,322 lower median federal student loan debt than Toccoa Falls College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $23,750)
- AMU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Toccoa Falls College graduates. ($231 vs. $245)
- More Toccoa Falls College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/