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Overview |
Plymouth | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Cheyney, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 697 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | cheyney.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $11,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $13,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 2.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $346 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Plymouth | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 697 students)
Plymouth vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
- Plymouth State University is 53.8% more expensive to attend than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at Plymouth than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania ($22,250.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania than Plymouth ($11,588 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are 4.9% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($11,262 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students is 46.1% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($13,571 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cheyney University of Pennsylvania or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (2.37)
Plymouth vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? 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 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (59% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $30,700)
- Plymouth State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,500)
- Plymouth graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($279 vs. $346)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/