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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University FGCU Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus SCF University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University Valencia College| Florida SouthWestern State College | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FSW | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Fort Myers, FL | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,860 | 3,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edison.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
FSW | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,436 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,750 | $22,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,044 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,030 | $20,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,767 | $10,179 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
FSW | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,421 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,755 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FSW | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FSW | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $279 |
Diversity |
FSW | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
FSW | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 51% | ||
Campus |
FSW | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida SouthWestern State College is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (13,860 students vs. 3,839 students)
FSW vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FSW or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 387.3% more expensive to attend than FSW for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $2,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.9% higher at Plymouth than Florida SouthWestern State College ($22,810.00 vs. $9,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida SouthWestern State College than Plymouth ($9,030 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida SouthWestern State College are 20.5% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($10,044 vs. $12,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Florida SouthWestern State College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 76.5% larger than aid received Florida SouthWestern State College ($10,179 vs. $5,767)
Which college is harder to get into, FSW or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or FSW .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at FSW (3.06)
FSW vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FSW 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 FSW.
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than FSW graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,400)
- Florida SouthWestern State College students graduate with a $18,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($9,000 vs. $27,000)
- FSW graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($93 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FSW students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/