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Overview |
ESU | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,658 | 3,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,542 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,855 | $22,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,542 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,441 | $20,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,790 | $10,179 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
ESU | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 7,421 | ||
| Admitted | 1,556 | 6,755 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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, 2026 |
Academics |
ESU | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
ESU | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
ESU | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 51% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (4,658 students vs. 3,839 students)
ESU vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 114.2% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $5,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at Plymouth than Emporia State University ($22,810.00 vs. $13,855.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Plymouth ($15,441 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 14.8% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($10,542 vs. $12,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Emporia State University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 75.8% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($10,179 vs. $5,790)
ESU vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or ESU .
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Plymouth (91%)
ESU vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU 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 ESU .
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Emporia State University (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $7,581 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($19,419 vs. $27,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/