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Overview |
Delaware State University | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,828 | 3,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #925 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,544 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $22,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,634 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,555 | $20,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,842 | $10,179 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,542 | 7,421 | ||
| Admitted | 4,651 | 6,755 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Delaware State University | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Delaware State University | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | 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
- Delaware State University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (5,828 students vs. 3,839 students)
Delaware State University vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 38.9% more expensive to attend than Delaware State University for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $8,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Plymouth than Delaware State University ($22,810.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware State University than Plymouth ($15,555 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 12.6% lower than costs at Delaware State University ($12,104 vs. $13,634)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Delaware State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware State University students is 16.3% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($11,842 vs. $10,179)
Delaware State University vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware State University or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Delaware State University .
- Accepted freshman Delaware State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Delaware State University (61.7%)
Delaware State University vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware 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 Delaware State University.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Delaware State University (59% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Delaware State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,600)
- Plymouth State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Plymouth graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware State University graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/