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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University University of Massachusetts-Boston Colby-Sawyer UMass Dartmouth| Armstrong State University | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
AASU | 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 | 3.24 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AASU | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
AASU | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
AASU | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | - | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 50% | ||
Campus |
AASU | 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
- Armstrong State University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (7,041 students vs. 3,872 students)
AASU vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 199.4% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at Plymouth than Armstrong State University ($22,250.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Armstrong State University than Plymouth ($12,404 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Armstrong State University are 16.1% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($10,176 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Armstrong State University (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 33.4% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($9,286 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or AASU .
- Accepted freshman AASU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
AASU vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU 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 AASU .
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Armstrong State University (59% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $200 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $42,200)
- Armstrong State University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($21,250 vs. $27,000)
- AASU graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AASU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/