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Overview |
Toccoa Falls College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Toccoa Falls, GA | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tfc.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Toccoa Falls College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,350 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,350 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,609 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,240 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Toccoa Falls College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,066 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Toccoa Falls College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $206 |
Diversity |
Toccoa Falls College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 18% |
Students |
Toccoa Falls College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Toccoa Falls College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| 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 Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (2,046 students vs. 855 students)
Toccoa Falls College vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Toccoa Falls College or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 18.5% more expensive to attend than Toccoa Falls College for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Lees-McRae College than Toccoa Falls College ($26,490.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Toccoa Falls College than Lees-McRae College ($20,609 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Toccoa Falls College are 41.9% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($8,600 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Toccoa Falls College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 37.5% larger than aid received Toccoa Falls College ($18,205 vs. $13,240)
Toccoa Falls College vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Toccoa Falls College or Lees-McRae College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lees-McRae College or Toccoa Falls College .
- Toccoa Falls College has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Toccoa Falls College vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Toccoa Falls College or Lees-McRae 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 Lees-McRae College and Toccoa Falls College.
- The graduation rate at Toccoa Falls College is higher than Lees McRae College (48% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Lees McRae College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Toccoa Falls College graduates after ten years. ($34,300 vs. $29,900)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Toccoa Falls College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,750)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Toccoa Falls College graduates. ($206 vs. $245)
- More Toccoa Falls College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/