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Overview |
Plymouth | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,839 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #998 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,810 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,280 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,179 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,421 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 6,755 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 856/1068 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Plymouth | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 3,839 students)
Plymouth vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Tennessee State University?
- Plymouth State University is 62.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Plymouth than Tennessee State University ($22,810.00 vs. $21,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Plymouth ($9,231 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 19.6% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($10,120 vs. $12,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Tennessee State University (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee State University students is 53.1% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($15,589 vs. $10,179)
Plymouth vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Tennessee State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Plymouth (91%)
Plymouth vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Tennessee 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 Tennessee State University and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Tennessee State University (59% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,400)
- Plymouth State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Plymouth graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/