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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College RMC Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University University of Massachusetts-Boston Colby-Sawyer| Montana State University Billings | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Billings | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Billings, MT | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,092 | 3,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msubillings.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Billings | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,805 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,305 | $22,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,800 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,252 | $20,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,340 | $10,179 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
MSU Billings | 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 | 3.05 | 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 |
MSU Billings | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Billings | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
MSU Billings | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
MSU Billings | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 51% | ||
Campus |
MSU Billings | 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
- Montana State University Billings is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (4,092 students vs. 3,839 students)
MSU Billings vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Billings or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 147% more expensive to attend than MSU Billings for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $4,805.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Plymouth than Montana State University Billings ($22,810.00 vs. $19,305.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Billings than Plymouth ($13,252 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Billings are 23.5% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($9,800 vs. $12,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Montana State University Billings (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 90.6% larger than aid received Montana State University Billings ($10,179 vs. $5,340)
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Billings or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or MSU Billings .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at MSU Billings (3.05)
MSU Billings vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Billings 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 MSU Billings.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Montana State University Billings (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than MSU Billings graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,800)
- Montana State University Billings students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- MSU Billings graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Billings students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/