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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University University of Massachusetts-Boston Colby-Sawyer UMass Dartmouth| Plymouth State University | Granite State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | GSC | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $8,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $5,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Plymouth | GSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $148 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
Plymouth | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | GSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 1,425 students)
Plymouth vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or GSC?
- Plymouth State University is 57.5% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.6% higher at Plymouth than Granite State College ($22,250.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than Plymouth ($11,850 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 20.2% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($9,828 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Granite State College (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 74.6% larger than aid received Granite State College ($9,286 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or Plymouth .
Plymouth vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or GSC? 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 GSC and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Granite State College (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $5,700 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $12,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($14,384 vs. $27,000)
- GSC graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($148 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/