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CSN KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus UNLV University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University University of Massachusetts-Boston| Plymouth State University | Nevada State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | NSC | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Henderson, NV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 7,169 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | nevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | NSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $5,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $19,289 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $16,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $6,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Plymouth | NSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 1,558 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 1,285 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 2.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | NSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | NSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,920 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $236 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | NSC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
Plymouth | NSC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | NSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nevada State College is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (7,169 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. NSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or NSC?
- Plymouth State University is 113.9% more expensive to attend than NSC for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $5,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Plymouth than Nevada State College ($22,250.00 vs. $19,289.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nevada State College than Plymouth ($16,624 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nevada State College are 9% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($10,830 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Nevada State College (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 38.7% larger than aid received Nevada State College ($9,286 vs. $6,696)
Plymouth vs. NSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or NSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSC or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at NSC (2.75)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than NSC (82.5%)
Plymouth vs. NSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or NSC? 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 NSC and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Nevada State College (59% vs. 22%)
- Nevada State College students graduate with a $4,080 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($22,920 vs. $27,000)
- NSC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/