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Overview |
Plymouth | WSSU | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
Plymouth | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $265 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Plymouth | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | WSSU | ||
| 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or WSSU?
- Plymouth State University is 249% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.3% higher at Plymouth than Winston Salem State University ($22,250.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Plymouth ($14,097 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 5.3% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($11,220 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Winston Salem State University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 11.2% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($9,286 vs. $8,350)
Plymouth vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than WSSU (73.4%)
Plymouth vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Winston Salem State University (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $1,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($25,663 vs. $27,000)
- WSSU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU 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/