Toccoa Falls College vs Union University

Toccoa Falls College and Union University, both esteemed Christian institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Toccoa Falls, nestled in the scenic mountains of Georgia, boasts a close-knit community with a lower acceptance rate and a higher percentage of female students. Union University, located in the vibrant city of Jackson, Tennessee, offers a more diverse student body and a higher graduation rate. While both colleges excel in various academic programs, Toccoa Falls emphasizes Bible and Ministry studies, while Union University offers a wider range of popular majors, including Nursing, Business, and Education. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' unique strengths and determine which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Toccoa Falls College	Union University
Overview
Location	Toccoa Falls, Georgia	Jackson, Tennessee
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	57.0%	87.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Evangelical	Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	61.9%	52.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $25
SAT range	1000 - 1180	1120 - 1330
ACT range	18 - 25	23 - 30
Students submitting SAT score	38.0%	14.0%
Students submitting ACT score	23.0%	86.0%
Total number of applicants	879	2,660
Total number of admissions given out	544	1,407
Admitted students who chose to enroll	177	355
Yield rate	32.5%	25.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$37,090	$57,160
Average net price	$20,969	$27,660
Tuition	$21,490	$34,320
Room & board	$8,500	Room/dormitory: $8,250 Meal plan: $3,800
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $11,707	99.0% Average amount $27,090
Students receiving federal student loan	74.0% Average amount $5,052	48.0% Average amount $5,366
Students taking out private loans	25.0% Average amount $6,143	6.0% Average amount $10,345

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,735 Men 39.0% Women 61.0%	1,993 Men 34.9% Women 65.1%
Graduate students	29 Men 51.7% Women 48.3%	937 Men 29.5% Women 70.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.7%	1.6%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	550	1,288
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Psychology Liberal Arts Health Professions Business	Health Professions Business Education Public Administration and Social Service Liberal Arts
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	53.2%	68.3%
Dropout rate	46.8%	8.5%
Transferred out	N/A	22.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $18,990 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,241 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $110,140 Year 2: $120,955 Year 3: $125,017 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $76,963 Year 2: $90,412 Year 3: $90,742 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $69,081 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $76,100 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $73,416 Year 2: $70,680 Year 3: $68,907 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,095 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $58,445 Educational Administration and Supervision (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $56,930 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $57,493 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,028 Year 2: $44,590 Year 3: $47,722 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,732 Year 2: $47,191 Year 3: $47,278 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $42,103 Year 2: $43,674 Year 3: $45,420 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $40,212 Year 2: $39,693 Year 3: $41,241

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