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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University Husson University University of Massachusetts-Boston Colby-Sawyer| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Standish, ME | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,478 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #753 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjcme.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,586 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,586 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,936 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,625 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,987 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,472 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 1,190 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 960/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 40% | 10% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 1,478 students)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Plymouth?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 250.3% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($41,586.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.9% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Plymouth State University ($41,586.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($20,321 vs. $29,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 26.5% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($11,810 vs. $14,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 190.6% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($26,987 vs. $9,286)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Saint Joseph's College of Maine .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (80.8%)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's College of Maine earn on average $1,100 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $42,200)
- Plymouth State University and Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Plymouth State University and Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plymouth students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/