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Overview |
Plymouth | NYSID | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | nysid.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | NYSID | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $27,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $27,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $35,102 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $5,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 23% |
Admission |
Plymouth | NYSID | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 169 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.38 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | NYSID | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | NYSID | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Plymouth | NYSID | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 90% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 20% |
Students |
Plymouth | NYSID | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | NYSID | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 NYSID based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 633 students)
Plymouth vs. NYSID Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or NYSID?
- New York School of Interior Design is 132.5% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($27,600.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at NYSID than Plymouth State University ($27,600.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than NYSID ($20,321 vs. $35,102)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 82.9% lower than costs at New York School of Interior Design ($11,810 vs. $21,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than New York School of Interior Design (98% vs. 23%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 68.9% larger than aid received New York School of Interior Design ($9,286 vs. $5,498)
Plymouth vs. NYSID Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or NYSID? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYSID or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman NYSID students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than NYSID (65.1%)
Plymouth vs. NYSID Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or NYSID? 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 NYSID and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at NYSID is higher than Plymouth State University (86% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from New York School of Interior Design earn on average $6,000 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $42,200)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYSID students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/