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Overview |
Toccoa Falls College | Lander University | ||
| Location | Toccoa Falls, GA | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tfc.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Toccoa Falls College | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,350 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,350 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,609 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,240 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Toccoa Falls College | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,066 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Toccoa Falls College | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Toccoa Falls College | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Toccoa Falls College | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Toccoa Falls College | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lander University is larger than than Toccoa Falls College based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 2,046 students)
Toccoa Falls College vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Toccoa Falls College or Lander University?
- Toccoa Falls College is 108.9% more expensive to attend than Lander University for in-state tuition ($22,350.00 vs. $10,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Toccoa Falls College than Lander University ($22,350.00 vs. $20,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lander University than Toccoa Falls College ($15,524 vs. $20,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Toccoa Falls College are 24.4% lower than costs at Lander University ($8,600 vs. $10,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Toccoa Falls College as Lander University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Toccoa Falls College students is 23% larger than aid received Lander University ($13,240 vs. $10,763)
Toccoa Falls College vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Toccoa Falls College or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Toccoa Falls College .
- The average SAT score at Toccoa Falls College (997) is 75 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Toccoa Falls College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Toccoa Falls College (3.5)
- Toccoa Falls College has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Toccoa Falls College vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Toccoa Falls College or Lander University? 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 Lander University and Toccoa Falls College.
- The graduation rate at Toccoa Falls College is higher than Lander University (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Toccoa Falls College graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $29,900)
- Toccoa Falls College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Toccoa Falls College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Toccoa Falls College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/