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Overview |
Plymouth | Parkside | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #965 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 67% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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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 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Plymouth | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Parkside | ||
| 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 Parkside is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (3,947 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Parkside?
- Plymouth State University is 88.5% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.7% higher at Plymouth than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($22,250.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Plymouth ($8,510 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 48.3% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($7,966 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 30.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($9,286 vs. $7,098)
Plymouth vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Parkside students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Parkside (72.8%)
Plymouth vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (59% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside 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 Parkside students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/