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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Rutgers University-Newark Kean Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University University of Massachusetts-Boston| Plymouth State University | Thomas Edison State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | TESC | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Plymouth | TESC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $111 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 15% |
Students |
Plymouth | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | - | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | TESC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or TESC?
- Plymouth State University is 61% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.8% higher at Plymouth than Thomas Edison State College ($22,250.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 131.4% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($5,103 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Thomas Edison State College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($9,286 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or Plymouth .
Plymouth vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or TESC? 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 TESC and Plymouth.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $15,600 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $42,200)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($10,750 vs. $27,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($111 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/