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Overview |
Plymouth | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 10,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $7,361 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $16,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $4,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 76% |
Admission |
Plymouth | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 10,403 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 7,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
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| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Plymouth | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (10,104 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or UW-Eau Claire?
- Plymouth State University is 61.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Eau Claire for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $7,361.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at Plymouth than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($22,250.00 vs. $16,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire than Plymouth ($15,000 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 31% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($9,014 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 118.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($9,286 vs. $4,251)
Plymouth vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than UW-Eau Claire (76.6%)
Plymouth vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than Plymouth State University (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn on average $5,700 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $42,200)
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- UW-Eau Claire graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plymouth students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/