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KSC Boise State Idaho BYU-I UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UVU University of Maine Merrimack| Idaho State University | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,614 | 3,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,992 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,102 | $22,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,924 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,353 | $20,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,550 | $10,179 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
ISU | 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 | 3.41 | 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 |
ISU | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ISU | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
ISU | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 51% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (12,614 students vs. 3,839 students)
ISU vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 98.1% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $5,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at ISU than Plymouth State University ($25,102.00 vs. $22,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than Plymouth ($12,353 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 52.8% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($7,924 vs. $12,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Idaho State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 19.1% larger than aid received Idaho State University ($10,179 vs. $8,550)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
ISU vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Idaho State University (59% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $100 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $42,200)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $4,050 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($22,950 vs. $27,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/