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Overview |
Plymouth | York | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Plymouth | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $90 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | York | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Plymouth | York | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | York | ||
| 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 York College is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or York?
- Plymouth State University is 71.3% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.5% higher at Plymouth than CUNY York College ($22,250.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Plymouth ($6,670 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 51.7% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($11,810 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Plymouth State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 2.8% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($9,286 vs. $9,036)
Plymouth vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman York students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than York (59.1%)
Plymouth vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or York? 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 York and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than CUNY York College (59% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $42,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $18,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($8,800 vs. $27,000)
- York graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/