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Overview |
Bay State College | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 224 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baystate.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay State College | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,020 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,243 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
Bay State College | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 109 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 52 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.7% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 |
Bay State College | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay State College | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bay State College | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
Bay State College | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Bay State College | 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
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Bay State College based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 224 students)
Bay State College vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay State College or Plymouth?
- Bay State College is 140.1% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Bay State College than Plymouth State University ($28,500.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Bay State College ($20,321 vs. $43,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 14.3% lower than costs at Bay State College ($11,810 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Bay State College (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bay State College students is 10.3% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($10,243 vs. $9,286)
Bay State College vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay State College or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Bay State College .
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Bay State College (47.7%)
Bay State College vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay State College 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 Bay State College.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Bay State College (59% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Bay State College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $31,600)
- Bay State College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bay State College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay State College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/