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URI Southern New Hampshire University KSC JMU UMass Dartmouth UNH University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Endicott College Westfield State University Saint Anselm College Bridgewater State University of Maine| University of New Hampshire at Manchester | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH Manchester | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 534 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,010 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,968 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,923 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,822 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 360 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1040/1170 | |||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH Manchester | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 10% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 50% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 534 students)
UNH Manchester vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or Plymouth?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 27.6% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at UNH Manchester than Plymouth State University ($34,010.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Plymouth ($18,923 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 26.7% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($11,810 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 18.7% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($9,286 vs. $7,822)
UNH Manchester vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or UNH Manchester .
- Accepted freshman UNH Manchester students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than UNH Manchester (85.3%)
UNH Manchester vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester 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 UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $11,100 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $42,200)
- Plymouth State University and UNH Manchester graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Plymouth State University and UNH Manchester graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plymouth students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/