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Overview |
Plymouth | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Parkersburg, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 2,288 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | wvup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $4,032 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $9,024 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $7,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $3,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $5,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Plymouth | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,031 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Plymouth | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than West Virginia University at Parkersburg based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 2,288 students)
Plymouth vs. West Virginia University at Parkersburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or West Virginia University at Parkersburg?
- Plymouth State University is 194.4% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University at Parkersburg for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $4,032.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.6% higher at Plymouth than West Virginia University at Parkersburg ($22,250.00 vs. $9,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University at Parkersburg than Plymouth ($3,029 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University at Parkersburg are 64% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($7,200 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than West Virginia University at Parkersburg (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 59.8% larger than aid received West Virginia University at Parkersburg ($9,286 vs. $5,811)
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or West Virginia University at Parkersburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University at Parkersburg or Plymouth .
Plymouth vs. West Virginia University at Parkersburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or West Virginia University at Parkersburg? 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 West Virginia University at Parkersburg and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than West Virginia University at Parkersburg (59% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $10,700 more per year than West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $31,500)
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg students graduate with a $14,969 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($12,031 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University at Parkersburg students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/