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Overview |
Plymouth | UWSP | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #860 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Plymouth | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Plymouth | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $251 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Plymouth | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | UWSP | ||
| 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 Stevens Point is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or UWSP?
- Plymouth State University is 77.2% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at Plymouth than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($22,250.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Plymouth ($13,702 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 47.6% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($8,000 vs. $11,810)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University as University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 122.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($9,286 vs. $4,169)
Plymouth vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman UWSP students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than UWSP (89.1%)
Plymouth vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Plymouth State University (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $500 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $2,640 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($24,360 vs. $27,000)
- UWSP graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More UWSP 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/