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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| Pensacola State College | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pensacola State | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,981 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pensacolastate.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pensacola State | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,888 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,551 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,486 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,305 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,663 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 98% |
Admission |
Pensacola State | 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 | 2.54 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pensacola State | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pensacola State | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $3,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $36 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pensacola State | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
Pensacola State | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Pensacola State | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pensacola State College is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (7,981 students vs. 3,872 students)
Pensacola State vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pensacola State or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 528.7% more expensive to attend than Pensacola State for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $1,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.7% higher at Plymouth than Pensacola State College ($22,250.00 vs. $7,551.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pensacola State College than Plymouth ($3,305 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pensacola State College are 24.5% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($9,486 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Pensacola State College (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 64% larger than aid received Pensacola State College ($9,286 vs. $5,663)
Which college is harder to get into, Pensacola State or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Pensacola State .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Pensacola State (2.54)
Pensacola State vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pensacola 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 Pensacola State.
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $11,900 more per year than Pensacola State graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $30,300)
- Pensacola State College students graduate with a $23,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($3,500 vs. $27,000)
- Pensacola State graduates are paying $243 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($36 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pensacola State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/