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Overview |
Plymouth | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 72% |
Admission |
Plymouth | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.22 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $156 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Plymouth | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| 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
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or CSU Channel Islands?
- Plymouth State University is 106.7% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Plymouth than California State University Channel Islands ($22,250.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than Plymouth ($13,540 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 38% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($11,810 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than California State University Channel Islands (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 1.4% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($9,412 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than CSU Channel Islands (89.7%)
Plymouth vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than California State University Channel Islands (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $3,900 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,200)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $11,817 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($15,183 vs. $27,000)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($156 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Channel Islands students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/