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KSC UW-Eau Claire UWSP University of Wisconsin-River Falls UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Minnesota State University-Mankato UWM University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Endicott College UW-La Crosse UW-Green Bay| Plymouth State University | University of Wisconsin Stout | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | UW-Stout | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Menomonie, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 7,234 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #748 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | uwstout.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | UW-Stout | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $7,014 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $15,281 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $8,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $15,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $4,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 71% |
Admission |
Plymouth | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 6,231 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 5,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
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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 | UW-Stout | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | UW-Stout | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | UW-Stout | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Plymouth | UW-Stout | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | UW-Stout | ||
| 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 Stout is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (7,234 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or UW-Stout?
- Plymouth State University is 69.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $7,014.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at Plymouth than University of Wisconsin Stout ($22,250.00 vs. $15,281.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stout than Plymouth ($15,510 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 40.6% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($8,398 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than University of Wisconsin Stout (98% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 96.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($9,286 vs. $4,736)
Plymouth vs. UW-Stout Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or UW-Stout? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Stout or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman UW-Stout students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than UW-Stout (86.3%)
Plymouth vs. UW-Stout Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or UW-Stout? 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-Stout and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than University of Wisconsin Stout (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stout earn on average $4,800 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,200)
- University of Wisconsin Stout students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- UW-Stout graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More UW-Stout graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plymouth students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/