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Overview |
Alabama State | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Alabama State | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 42.5% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Plymouth than Alabama State University ($22,250.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Plymouth ($13,176 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 95.2% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($6,050 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Alabama State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 8% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($10,029 vs. $9,286)
Alabama State vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Alabama State .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Alabama State (96.6%)
Alabama State vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Alabama State University (59% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $29,500)
- Plymouth State University students graduate with a $5,091 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,091)
- Plymouth graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($279 vs. $331)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/