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Overview |
Plymouth | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Phoenixville, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | valleyforge.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $25,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $15,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Plymouth | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 370 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.33 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Plymouth | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than University of Valley Forge based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 583 students)
Plymouth vs. University of Valley Forge Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or University of Valley Forge?
- University of Valley Forge is 88.7% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at University of Valley Forge than Plymouth State University ($22,400.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than University of Valley Forge ($20,321 vs. $25,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Valley Forge are 6.9% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($11,050 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Valley Forge than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Valley Forge students is 69.2% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($15,715 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. University of Valley Forge Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or University of Valley Forge? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Valley Forge or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman University of Valley Forge students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than University of Valley Forge (82.4%)
Plymouth vs. University of Valley Forge Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or University of Valley Forge? 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 University of Valley Forge and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than University of Valley Forge (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than University of Valley Forge graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $33,700)
- University of Valley Forge and Plymouth graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Valley Forge and Plymouth graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Valley Forge 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/