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KSC City Tech UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College York Lehman Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University| Plymouth State University | CUNY Medgar Evers College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | Medgar | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,839 | 3,846 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #792 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,810 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,280 | $6,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,179 | $7,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,421 | 11,239 | ||
| Admitted | 6,755 | 9,372 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 8.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 780/1000 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $93 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Plymouth | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (3,846 students vs. 3,839 students)
Plymouth vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Medgar ?
- Plymouth State University is 71.3% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.3% higher at Plymouth than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($22,810.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Plymouth ($6,207 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 80% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($12,104 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than CUNY Medgar Evers College (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 28.9% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($10,179 vs. $7,896)
Plymouth vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or Plymouth .
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Medgar (83.4%)
Plymouth vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (59% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $17,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($9,033 vs. $27,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($93 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/