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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Eastern University Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Liberty University Franklin Pierce University University of Massachusetts-Boston| Plymouth State University | Cairn University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | Cairn | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.31 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Plymouth | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Cairn | ||
| 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 Cairn based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 1,031 students)
Plymouth vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Cairn?
- Cairn University is 163.3% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($31,255.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at Cairn than Plymouth State University ($31,255.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Cairn ($20,321 vs. $25,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 0.4% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($11,764 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Cairn University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cairn University students is 97.9% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($18,376 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Cairn students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Cairn (81%)
Plymouth vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Cairn? 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 Cairn and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than Plymouth State University (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,000)
- Cairn University and Plymouth graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cairn University and Plymouth graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cairn students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/