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Overview |
Plymouth | VSU | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,839 | 5,190 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,810 | $17,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $12,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,280 | $16,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,179 | $12,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Plymouth | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,421 | 10,577 | ||
| Admitted | 6,755 | 9,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | |||
| 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, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Plymouth | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
Plymouth | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (5,190 students vs. 3,839 students)
Plymouth vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or VSU?
- Plymouth State University is 114.3% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Plymouth than Virginia State University ($22,810.00 vs. $17,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Plymouth ($16,184 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 7.1% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($12,104 vs. $12,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Virginia State University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 20.8% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($12,300 vs. $10,179)
Plymouth vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at VSU (2.85)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than VSU (89.1%)
Plymouth vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or VSU? 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 VSU and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Virginia State University (59% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $5,500 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,700)
- Plymouth State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- Plymouth graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/