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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,341 | 3,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $22,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,937 | $20,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,112 | $10,179 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,221 | 7,421 | ||
| Admitted | 6,095 | 6,755 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 798/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (7,341 students vs. 3,839 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 138.4% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 358.1% higher at Plymouth than Southern University and A & M College ($22,810.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern University and A & M College than Plymouth ($18,937 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 29.2% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($9,366 vs. $12,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Southern University and A & M College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 43.1% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($10,179 vs. $7,112)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Southern University and A & M College .
- Accepted freshman Southern University and A & M College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Southern University and A & M College (49.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Southern University and A & M College (59% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,000)
- Plymouth State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,750)
- Plymouth graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($279 vs. $317)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/