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Overview |
Plymouth | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $12,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 3,031 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 2,209 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
Plymouth | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Johnson State College | ||
| 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
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 1,779 students)
Plymouth vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Johnson State College?
- Plymouth State University is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Johnson State College for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $11,592.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Johnson State College than Plymouth State University ($25,680.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson State College than Plymouth ($15,546 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 5% lower than costs at Johnson State College ($11,810 vs. $12,404)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University as Johnson State College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson State College students is 37.2% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($12,740 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. Johnson State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Johnson State College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Johnson State College (72.9%)
Plymouth vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Johnson State 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 Johnson State College and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Johnson State College (59% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $33,900)
- Johnson State College students graduate with a $3,181 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($23,819 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson State College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson State College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/