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Overview |
WNC | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Carson City, NV | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,188 | 3,839 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wnc.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
WNC | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,465 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,564 | $22,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,156 | $12,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,793 | $20,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,172 | $10,179 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
WNC | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,421 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,755 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
WNC | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WNC | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,316 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $279 |
Diversity |
WNC | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
WNC | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 51% | ||
Campus |
WNC | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Nevada College is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (4,188 students vs. 3,839 students)
WNC vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WNC or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 242.6% more expensive to attend than WNC for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $3,465.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.3% higher at Plymouth than Western Nevada College ($22,810.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Nevada College than Plymouth ($15,793 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 17% lower than costs at Western Nevada College ($12,104 vs. $14,156)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Western Nevada College (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 96.8% larger than aid received Western Nevada College ($10,179 vs. $5,172)
Which college is harder to get into, WNC or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or WNC .
WNC vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WNC 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 WNC.
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than WNC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $33,700)
- Western Nevada College students graduate with a $15,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($11,316 vs. $27,000)
- WNC graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WNC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/