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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Missouri Southern Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University Truman State Northwest| Missouri Western State University | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MWSU | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,550 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,917 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,531 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MWSU | 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 | 3.25 | 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 |
MWSU | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $279 |
Diversity |
MWSU | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
MWSU | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 50% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | 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
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 3,872 students)
MWSU vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 81.5% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at Plymouth than Missouri Western State University ($22,250.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Plymouth ($11,917 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 15.8% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($10,200 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($10,531 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or MWSU .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
MWSU vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU 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 MWSU.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Missouri Western State University (59% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $5,700 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $5,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($21,818 vs. $27,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($225 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/