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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College ENMU Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University University of Massachusetts-Boston Colby-Sawyer| Plymouth State University | Western New Mexico University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Silver City, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,839 | 3,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | wnmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $4,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,810 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,280 | $8,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,179 | $11,879 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,421 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,755 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 | Aug 12, 2026 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,686 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 51% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Plymouth | Western New Mexico University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Western New Mexico University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Western New Mexico University based on total student enrollment (3,839 students vs. 3,570 students)
Plymouth vs. Western New Mexico University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Western New Mexico University?
- Plymouth State University is 141.6% more expensive to attend than Western New Mexico University for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $4,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.1% higher at Plymouth than Western New Mexico University ($22,810.00 vs. $11,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New Mexico University than Plymouth ($8,712 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New Mexico University are 10.6% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($10,940 vs. $12,104)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University as Western New Mexico University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New Mexico University students is 16.7% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($11,879 vs. $10,179)
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Western New Mexico University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New Mexico University or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Western New Mexico University (2.5)
Plymouth vs. Western New Mexico University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Western New Mexico University? 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 Western New Mexico University and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Western New Mexico University (59% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Western New Mexico University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $35,600)
- Western New Mexico University students graduate with a $6,314 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($20,686 vs. $27,000)
- Western New Mexico University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New Mexico University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/