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KSC PennWest California Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College LHU PennWest Edinboro Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill| Plymouth State University | PennWest Clarion | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Clarion, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 3,922 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | clarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $12,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Plymouth | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.5 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Plymouth | PennWest Clarion | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | PennWest Clarion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest Clarion is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (3,922 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. PennWest Clarion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or PennWest Clarion?
- Plymouth State University is 53.8% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.2% higher at Plymouth than PennWest Clarion ($22,250.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 9.5% lower than costs at PennWest Clarion ($11,810 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than PennWest Clarion (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($9,286 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or PennWest Clarion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Clarion or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
Plymouth vs. PennWest Clarion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or PennWest Clarion? 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 PennWest Clarion and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than PennWest Clarion (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,200)
- PennWest Clarion students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest Clarion graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/