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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University University of Massachusetts-Boston Colby-Sawyer UMass Dartmouth| Governors State University | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Plymouth | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,337 | 3,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,872 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,872 | $22,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,833 | $20,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,315 | $10,179 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
GSU | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,421 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,755 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $279 |
Diversity |
GSU | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 10% |
Students |
GSU | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 51% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (4,337 students vs. 3,839 students)
GSU vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 50.8% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $7,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.8% higher at Plymouth than Governors State University ($22,810.00 vs. $7,872.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Plymouth ($10,833 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 6.5% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($11,360 vs. $12,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Governors State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 11.2% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($11,315 vs. $10,179)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or GSU .
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.92 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
GSU vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $400 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,200)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($17,250 vs. $27,000)
- GSU graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($178 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/