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Overview |
Plymouth | Seattle South | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,839 | 5,295 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | southseattle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Seattle South | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $4,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,810 | $4,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $10,383 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,280 | $8,596 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,179 | $6,741 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 59% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Seattle South | ||
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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 | Sep 13, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Seattle South | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 31:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Seattle South | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Seattle South | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 9% |
Students |
Plymouth | Seattle South | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Seattle South | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seattle Community College South Campus is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (5,295 students vs. 3,839 students)
Plymouth vs. Seattle South Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Seattle South?
- Plymouth State University is 166.3% more expensive to attend than Seattle South for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $4,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 361.1% higher at Plymouth than Seattle Community College South Campus ($22,810.00 vs. $4,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Community College South Campus than Plymouth ($8,596 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Community College South Campus are 16.6% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($10,383 vs. $12,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Seattle Community College South Campus (99% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 51% larger than aid received Seattle Community College South Campus ($10,179 vs. $6,741)
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Seattle South? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle South or Plymouth .
Plymouth vs. Seattle South Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Seattle South? 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 Seattle South and Plymouth.
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Seattle South graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,700)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/