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KSC 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 UMass Dartmouth| Plymouth State University | UC Blue Ash College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | Blue Ash | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Blue Ash, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,839 | 7,166 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Blue Ash | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $6,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,810 | $15,054 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $17,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,280 | $9,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,179 | $4,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 72% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Blue Ash | ||
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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 | 2.91 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Blue Ash | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Blue Ash | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Blue Ash | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Plymouth | Blue Ash | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Blue Ash | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- UC Blue Ash College is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (7,166 students vs. 3,839 students)
Plymouth vs. Blue Ash Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Blue Ash?
- Plymouth State University is 89.7% more expensive to attend than Blue Ash for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $6,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at Plymouth than UC Blue Ash College ($22,810.00 vs. $15,054.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at UC Blue Ash College than Plymouth ($9,388 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 42.4% lower than costs at UC Blue Ash College ($12,104 vs. $17,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than UC Blue Ash College (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 104.3% larger than aid received UC Blue Ash College ($10,179 vs. $4,982)
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Blue Ash? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Blue Ash or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Blue Ash (2.91)
Plymouth vs. Blue Ash Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Blue Ash? 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 Blue Ash and Plymouth.
- Graduates from UC Blue Ash College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $42,200)
- UC Blue Ash College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Blue Ash graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Blue Ash students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/