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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University KU Endicott College Fort Hays State University ESU K-State Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack| Washburn University | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washburn University | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Topeka, KS | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,663 | 3,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washburn.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washburn University | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,464 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,468 | $22,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,759 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,894 | $20,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,048 | $10,179 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
Washburn University | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,421 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,755 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Washburn University | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washburn University | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $279 |
Diversity |
Washburn University | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 10% |
Students |
Washburn University | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Washburn University | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washburn University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (5,663 students vs. 3,839 students)
Washburn University vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washburn University or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 25.4% more expensive to attend than Washburn University for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $9,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Plymouth than Washburn University ($22,810.00 vs. $20,468.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washburn University than Plymouth ($12,894 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washburn University are 12.5% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($10,759 vs. $12,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Washburn University (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 26.5% larger than aid received Washburn University ($10,179 vs. $8,048)
Which college is harder to get into, Washburn University or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Washburn University .
- Accepted freshman Washburn University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
Washburn University vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washburn University 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 Washburn University.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Washburn University (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Washburn University earn on average $100 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $42,200)
- Washburn University students graduate with a $10,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($16,900 vs. $27,000)
- Washburn University graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($174 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washburn University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/