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Overview |
Albany State University | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Albany, GA | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,334 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1025 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asurams.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albany State University | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,232 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,672 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,026 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Albany State University | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 740/900 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Albany State University | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albany State University | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $343 | $279 |
Diversity |
Albany State University | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Albany State University | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Albany State University | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albany State University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (6,334 students vs. 3,872 students)
Albany State University vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albany State University or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 192.1% more expensive to attend than Albany State University for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Plymouth than Albany State University ($22,250.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albany State University than Plymouth ($14,672 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albany State University are 15.4% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($10,232 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albany State University than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albany State University students is 18.7% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($11,026 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, Albany State University or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Albany State University .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Albany State University (2.77)
Albany State University vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albany State University 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 Albany State University.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Albany State University (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Albany State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $34,800)
- Plymouth State University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Albany State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,250)
- Plymouth graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Albany State University graduates. ($279 vs. $343)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albany State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/