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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College NSU Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University University of Massachusetts-Boston UCO-Central| Plymouth State University | Rogers State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | RSU | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,839 | 3,206 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $4,676 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,810 | $12,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,280 | $13,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,179 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
Plymouth | RSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,421 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,755 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.4 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Plymouth | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $166 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 19% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Plymouth | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | RSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than RSU based on total student enrollment (3,839 students vs. 3,206 students)
Plymouth vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or RSU?
- Plymouth State University is 153.8% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $4,676.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.1% higher at Plymouth than Rogers State University ($22,810.00 vs. $12,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rogers State University than Plymouth ($13,953 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rogers State University are 12.9% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($10,722 vs. $12,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Rogers State University (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 44% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($10,179 vs. $7,070)
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman RSU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
Plymouth vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or RSU? 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 RSU and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Rogers State University (59% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $10,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($16,150 vs. $27,000)
- RSU graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($166 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/