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Overview |
Toccoa Falls College | ETSU | ||
| Location | Toccoa Falls, GA | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tfc.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Toccoa Falls College | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,350 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,350 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,609 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,240 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Toccoa Falls College | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,066 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Toccoa Falls College | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $211 |
Diversity |
Toccoa Falls College | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Toccoa Falls College | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Toccoa Falls College | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Toccoa Falls College based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 2,046 students)
Toccoa Falls College vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Toccoa Falls College or ETSU?
- Toccoa Falls College is 189.4% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($22,350.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.8% higher at Toccoa Falls College than East Tennessee State University ($22,350.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Toccoa Falls College ($14,350 vs. $20,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Toccoa Falls College are 11.8% lower than costs at East Tennessee State University ($8,600 vs. $9,613)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Toccoa Falls College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Toccoa Falls College students is 51.5% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($13,240 vs. $8,739)
Toccoa Falls College vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Toccoa Falls College or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Toccoa Falls College .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 71 points higher than at Toccoa Falls College (997)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Toccoa Falls College (22)
- Accepted freshman Toccoa Falls College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Toccoa Falls College (68%)
Toccoa Falls College vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Toccoa Falls College or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Toccoa Falls College.
- The graduation rate at Toccoa Falls College is higher than East Tennessee State University (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Toccoa Falls College graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $29,900)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Toccoa Falls College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,750)
- ETSU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Toccoa Falls College graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More Toccoa Falls College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/