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KSC Valencia College MDC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus BC FSCJ University of Maine Merrimack| Santa Fe College | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Santa Fe College | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.1% | ||
| 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 |
Santa Fe College | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 3,872 students)
Santa Fe College vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 534.1% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 199.9% higher at Plymouth than Santa Fe College ($22,250.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than Plymouth ($11,380 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Santa Fe College are 18% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($10,008 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Santa Fe College (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 282.8% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($9,286 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe College 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 Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $15,975 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($11,025 vs. $27,000)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College 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/