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KSC Alaska Pacific University UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University University of Massachusetts-Boston Colby-Sawyer| University of Alaska Anchorage | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAA | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,796 | 3,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $22,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,412 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,931 | $20,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,545 | $10,179 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
UAA | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 7,421 | ||
| Admitted | 2,845 | 6,755 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5%Open | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9%Open | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UAA | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
UAA | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
UAA | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 51% | ||
Campus |
UAA | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alaska Anchorage is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (10,796 students vs. 3,839 students)
UAA vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 91.7% more expensive to attend than UAA for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $6,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Plymouth than University of Alaska Anchorage ($22,810.00 vs. $19,776.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alaska Anchorage than Plymouth ($13,931 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 2.5% lower than costs at University of Alaska Anchorage ($12,104 vs. $12,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than University of Alaska Anchorage (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 34.9% larger than aid received University of Alaska Anchorage ($10,179 vs. $7,545)
UAA vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAA or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or UAA .
- Accepted freshman UAA students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than UAA (66.5%)
UAA vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA 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 UAA.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than University of Alaska Anchorage (59% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $6,700 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $42,200)
- University of Alaska Anchorage students graduate with a $8,296 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($18,704 vs. $27,000)
- UAA graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAA students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/