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Overview |
Plymouth | Shawnee State University | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Portsmouth, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 3,297 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | shawnee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Shawnee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $9,341 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $15,686 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $13,313 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $7,718 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Shawnee State University | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | Shawnee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Shawnee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $36,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Plymouth | Shawnee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Shawnee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 3,297 students)
Plymouth vs. Shawnee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Shawnee State University?
- Plymouth State University is 27.1% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Plymouth than Shawnee State University ($22,250.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than Plymouth ($13,313 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shawnee State University are 1.9% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($11,588 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Shawnee State University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 20.3% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($9,286 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Shawnee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shawnee State University or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
Plymouth vs. Shawnee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Shawnee State University? 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 Shawnee State University and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Shawnee State University (59% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/