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Overview |
Goodwin | Plymouth | ||
| Location | East Hartford, CT | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,158 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goodwin.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goodwin | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,998 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,998 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,200 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,934 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,223 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Goodwin | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.1% | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goodwin | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goodwin | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,120 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goodwin | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 84% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Goodwin | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Goodwin | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Goodwin based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 3,158 students)
Goodwin vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goodwin or Plymouth?
- Goodwin College is 68.5% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($19,998.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Plymouth than Goodwin College ($22,250.00 vs. $19,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Goodwin ($20,321 vs. $23,934)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goodwin College are 90.5% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($6,200 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Goodwin College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goodwin College students is 31.6% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($12,223 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, Goodwin or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Goodwin .
Goodwin vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goodwin 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 Goodwin.
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Goodwin graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,100)
- Plymouth State University students graduate with a $5,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Goodwin graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,120)
- Plymouth graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Goodwin graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goodwin 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/