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KSC Temple UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University University of Massachusetts-Boston Colby-Sawyer| Plymouth State University | The College of Westchester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | CW | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 828 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Plymouth | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 24.5% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | CW | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Plymouth | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 828 students)
Plymouth vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or CW?
- The College of Westchester is 86.3% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($22,113.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Plymouth than The College of Westchester ($22,250.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Plymouth ($10,891 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 24.1% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($9,520 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 99.9% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($18,559 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or Plymouth .
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than CW (95.5%)
Plymouth vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or CW? 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 CW and Plymouth.
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $3,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($23,894 vs. $27,000)
- CW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/