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Overview |
Plymouth | WVSU | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
Plymouth | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 |
Plymouth | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 9% |
Students |
Plymouth | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | WVSU | ||
| 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
- Plymouth State University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 3,785 students)
Plymouth vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or WVSU?
- Plymouth State University is 46.1% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.1% higher at Plymouth than West Virginia State University ($22,250.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Plymouth ($11,684 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 3.4% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,810 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than West Virginia State University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($9,482 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than WVSU (96.2%)
Plymouth vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than West Virginia State University (59% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $9,500 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/