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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 LHU Franklin Pierce University Temple University of Massachusetts-Boston| Plymouth State University | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | Penn College | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Penn 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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Plymouth | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 30.2% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Penn College than Plymouth State University ($23,190.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Penn College ($20,321 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 2.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,810 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 28% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,286 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Plymouth vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Penn 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 Penn College and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $2,200 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $42,200)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/