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KSC UNK UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College K-State Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Peru State College Franklin Pierce University| Wayne State College | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSC | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Wayne, NE | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,773 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsc.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSC | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,700 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,700 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,870 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,271 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,838 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
WSC | 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 | 3.36 | 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 |
WSC | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSC | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,050 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSC | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
WSC | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 50% | ||
Campus |
WSC | 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
- Wayne State College is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (4,773 students vs. 3,872 students)
WSC vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSC or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 108.2% more expensive to attend than WSC for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 290.4% higher at Plymouth than Wayne State College ($22,250.00 vs. $5,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State College than Plymouth ($14,271 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State College are 33.1% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($8,870 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Wayne State College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 18.5% larger than aid received Wayne State College ($9,286 vs. $7,838)
Which college is harder to get into, WSC or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or WSC .
- Accepted freshman WSC students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
WSC vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSC 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 WSC.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Wayne State College (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than WSC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,400)
- Wayne State College students graduate with a $6,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($20,050 vs. $27,000)
- WSC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/