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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 | Olympic College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | OC | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,839 | 5,413 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $3,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,810 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,280 | $11,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,179 | $4,333 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 56% |
Admission |
Plymouth | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,421 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,755 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Plymouth | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | OC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Plymouth | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | OC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Olympic College is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (5,413 students vs. 3,839 students)
Plymouth vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or OC?
- Plymouth State University is 202.7% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $3,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141% higher at Plymouth than Olympic College ($22,810.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olympic College than Plymouth ($11,105 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olympic College are 15.3% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($10,500 vs. $12,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Olympic College (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 134.9% larger than aid received Olympic College ($10,179 vs. $4,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Plymouth .
Plymouth vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or OC? 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 OC and Plymouth.
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $35,800)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($12,000 vs. $27,000)
- OC graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/