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Overview |
Central | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Central | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| 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 |
Central | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Central | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Central | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Central | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 3,872 students)
Central vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 47.6% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at Plymouth than University of Central Missouri ($22,250.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Plymouth ($15,117 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 21.8% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($9,699 vs. $11,810)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri as Plymouth State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 42.5% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($9,286 vs. $6,517)
Central vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Central .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Central (71.3%)
Central vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central 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 Central.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than University of Central Missouri (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $700 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $4,559 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($22,441 vs. $27,000)
- Central graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/