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WSSU KSC ECSU North Carolina Central University UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Methodist NSU Endicott College NCAT UALR ECU| Plymouth State University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Plymouth | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Fayetteville State University?
- Plymouth State University is 1,087% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 345% higher at Plymouth than Fayetteville State University ($22,250.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Plymouth ($6,355 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 25.1% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($9,440 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Fayetteville State University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($10,050 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Fayetteville State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.11) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Fayetteville State University (81.2%)
Plymouth vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Fayetteville State University? 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 Fayetteville State University and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Fayetteville State University (59% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $4,839 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($22,161 vs. $27,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/