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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | Plymouth | ||
| Location | New London, NH | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 950 | 3,839 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby-sawyer.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,500 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,500 | $22,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,858 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,483 | $20,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,328 | $10,179 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,557 | 7,421 | ||
| Admitted | 1,401 | 6,755 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Colby-Sawyer | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 10% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (3,839 students vs. 950 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or Plymouth?
- Colby Sawyer College is 47.4% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($17,500.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Plymouth than Colby Sawyer College ($22,810.00 vs. $17,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Colby-Sawyer ($20,280 vs. $26,483)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 39.3% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($12,104 vs. $16,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 286.4% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($39,328 vs. $10,179)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Colby-Sawyer .
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Colby-Sawyer (90%)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer 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 Colby-Sawyer.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Colby Sawyer College (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Colby Sawyer College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $42,200)
- Plymouth State University and Colby-Sawyer graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Plymouth State University and Colby-Sawyer graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plymouth students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/