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Overview |
Indiana State | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana State | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Indiana State | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana State University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 3,872 students)
Indiana State vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 25.6% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Plymouth than Indiana State University ($22,250.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Plymouth ($12,688 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 4.1% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($11,350 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Indiana State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana State University students is 16.3% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($10,802 vs. $9,286)
Indiana State vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Indiana State .
- Accepted freshman Indiana State students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Indiana State (92.3%)
Indiana State vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Indiana State University (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $3,280 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($23,720 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/