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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Alvernia University Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Temple University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University Penn State York| Plymouth State University | Albright College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | Albright College | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,839 | 1,652 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | albright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Albright College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $27,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,810 | $27,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $13,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,280 | $22,116 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,179 | $22,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Albright College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,421 | 5,366 | ||
| Admitted | 6,755 | 4,623 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.05 | ||
| 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 |
Plymouth | Albright College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Albright College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Albright College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 15% |
Students |
Plymouth | Albright College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Albright College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Albright College based on total student enrollment (3,839 students vs. 1,652 students)
Plymouth vs. Albright College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Albright College?
- Albright College is 132.2% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($27,560.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Albright College than Plymouth State University ($27,560.00 vs. $22,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Albright College ($20,280 vs. $22,116)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 15.3% lower than costs at Albright College ($12,104 vs. $13,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albright College students is 118.1% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($22,201 vs. $10,179)
Plymouth vs. Albright College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Albright College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albright College or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Albright College (3.05)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Albright College (86.2%)
Plymouth vs. Albright College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Albright College? 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 Albright College and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Albright College is higher than Plymouth State University (60% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Albright College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $42,200)
- Plymouth State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Plymouth graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albright College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/