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KSC Alabama State Tennessee State University UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Tuskegee University Albany State University Endicott College CAU Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Jackson State University| Alabama A & M University | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAMU | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
AAMU | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AAMU | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $279 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
AAMU | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 50% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alabama A & M University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (6,007 students vs. 3,872 students)
AAMU vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 37.9% more expensive to attend than AAMU for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $8,610.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Plymouth than Alabama A & M University ($22,250.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama A & M University than Plymouth ($14,600 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 24.1% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($9,520 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Alabama A & M University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama A & M University students is 8.4% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($10,066 vs. $9,286)
AAMU vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or AAMU .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Alabama A & M University (59% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $34,300)
- Plymouth State University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,000)
- Plymouth graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($279 vs. $361)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/