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Overview |
Plymouth | NSU | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Plymouth | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| 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 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $320 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Plymouth | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or NSU?
- Plymouth State University is 106.4% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Plymouth than Norfolk State University ($22,250.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Plymouth ($14,652 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 8.9% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($10,844 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Norfolk State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 31% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($12,164 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at NSU (2.9)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than NSU (89.5%)
Plymouth vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or NSU? 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 NSU and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Norfolk State University (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $5,500 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,700)
- Plymouth State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Plymouth graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/