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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 | Peirce College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | Peirce College | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | peirce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Peirce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $14,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $14,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $6,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $9,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $8,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Peirce College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Peirce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Peirce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $36,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $373 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Peirce College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 69% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Plymouth | Peirce College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Peirce College | ||
| 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 Peirce College based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 856 students)
Plymouth vs. Peirce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Peirce College?
- Peirce College is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($14,400.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at Plymouth than Peirce College ($22,250.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peirce College than Plymouth ($9,621 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Peirce College are 85.2% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($6,376 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Peirce College than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 7.5% larger than aid received Peirce College ($9,286 vs. $8,639)
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Peirce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peirce College or Plymouth .
Plymouth vs. Peirce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Peirce College? 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 Peirce College and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Peirce College (59% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Peirce College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $42,200)
- Plymouth State University students graduate with a $9,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Peirce College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $36,125)
- Plymouth graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Peirce College graduates. ($279 vs. $373)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peirce College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/