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URI KSC SHU Roger Williams University UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus| Plymouth State University | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | RIC | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 62% |
Admission |
Plymouth | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 8% |
Students |
Plymouth | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or RIC?
- Plymouth State University is 25.2% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at RIC than Plymouth State University ($25,014.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Plymouth ($11,014 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 13.6% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($11,810 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Rhode Island College (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 23.2% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($9,286 vs. $7,537)
Plymouth vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have at the same average high school GPA (3.08) as students at RIC (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than RIC (87.5%)
Plymouth vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or RIC? 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 RIC and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Rhode Island College (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $200 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/