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Overview |
Plymouth | CSE | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Plymouth | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 10% |
Students |
Plymouth | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | CSE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 1,122 students)
Plymouth vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or CSE?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 177.2% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at CSE than Plymouth State University ($32,900.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than CSE ($20,321 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 7.9% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($11,810 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Plymouth State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 222% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($29,905 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman CSE students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than CSE (71.9%)
Plymouth vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or CSE? 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 CSE and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $3,300 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $42,200)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/