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Overview |
Plymouth | Central State University | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| 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 | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $403 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Plymouth | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Central State University?
- Plymouth State University is 129.3% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.1% higher at Plymouth than Central State University ($22,250.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Plymouth ($10,194 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 8.3% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($10,900 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Central State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 33.7% larger than aid received Central State University ($9,286 vs. $6,943)
Plymouth vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Central State University (88.8%)
Plymouth vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Central State University? 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 Central State University and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Central State University (59% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $27,200)
- Plymouth State University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $39,000)
- Plymouth graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($279 vs. $403)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/