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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus FSW University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University University of Massachusetts-Boston Colby-Sawyer| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 98% |
Admission |
SCF | 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 | 3.1 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
SCF | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCF | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
SCF | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 50% | ||
Campus |
SCF | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 3,872 students)
SCF vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 401.9% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 840.8% higher at Plymouth than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($22,250.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than Plymouth ($13,451 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 76.6% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($11,810 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 89.2% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($9,286 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or SCF .
- Accepted freshman SCF students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
SCF vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF 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 SCF.
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $18,390 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($8,610 vs. $27,000)
- SCF graduates are paying $190 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($89 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/