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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 | 3,839 | 6,951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #743 | |||
| 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 | $7,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,810 | $15,894 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $8,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,280 | $15,574 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,179 | $4,384 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 54% |
Admission |
Plymouth | UW-Stout | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,421 | 6,440 | ||
| Admitted | 6,755 | 5,457 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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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 | 15:1 | 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 | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 9% | ||
| 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 | 46% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 40% | ||
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 (6,951 students vs. 3,839 students)
Plymouth vs. UW-Stout Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or UW-Stout?
- Plymouth State University is 61.9% more expensive to attend than UW-Stout for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $7,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Plymouth than University of Wisconsin Stout ($22,810.00 vs. $15,894.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stout than Plymouth ($15,574 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stout are 38.8% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($8,718 vs. $12,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than University of Wisconsin Stout (99% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 132.2% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stout ($10,179 vs. $4,384)
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 (91%) than UW-Stout (84.7%)
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/