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Overview |
Plymouth | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 67% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 18% |
Students |
Plymouth | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Goddard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Goddard College based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 320 students)
Plymouth vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Goddard College?
- Goddard College is 53.4% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($18,212.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Plymouth than Goddard College ($22,250.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than Plymouth ($17,931 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 462.4% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($2,100 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Goddard College (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goddard College students is 7.7% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($10,002 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Plymouth .
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Goddard College (85.7%)
Plymouth vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Goddard College? 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 Goddard College and Plymouth.
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($20,750 vs. $27,000)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/