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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 | Metropolitan College of New York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | MCNY | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,839 | 663 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | mcny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | MCNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $19,338 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,810 | $19,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $12,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,280 | $27,481 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,179 | $6,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Plymouth | MCNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,421 | 81 | ||
| Admitted | 6,755 | 62 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Plymouth | MCNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | MCNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 18% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $356 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | MCNY | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 11% |
Students |
Plymouth | MCNY | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | MCNY | ||
| 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 MCNY based on total student enrollment (3,839 students vs. 663 students)
Plymouth vs. MCNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or MCNY?
- Metropolitan College of New York is 62.9% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($19,338.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Plymouth than Metropolitan College of New York ($22,810.00 vs. $19,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than MCNY ($20,280 vs. $27,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 1.9% lower than costs at Metropolitan College of New York ($12,104 vs. $12,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Metropolitan College of New York (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 55% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($10,179 vs. $6,565)
Plymouth vs. MCNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or MCNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNY or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.98 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than MCNY (76.5%)
Plymouth vs. MCNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or MCNY? 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 MCNY and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (59% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than MCNY graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,500)
- Plymouth State University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,500)
- Plymouth graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($279 vs. $356)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/