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Overview |
Wheelock College | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 890 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheelock.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheelock College | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,950 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,950 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,975 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,829 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,786 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Wheelock College | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.92 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheelock College | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheelock College | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheelock College | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
Wheelock College | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | - | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 50% | ||
Campus |
Wheelock College | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 890 students)
Wheelock College vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheelock College or Plymouth?
- Wheelock College is 194.4% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($34,950.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at Wheelock College than Plymouth State University ($34,950.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Wheelock College ($20,321 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 26.8% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($11,810 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College than Plymouth State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheelock College students is 134.6% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($21,786 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, Wheelock College or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Wheelock College .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Wheelock College vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheelock College 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 Wheelock College.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Wheelock College (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,300)
- Plymouth State University and Wheelock College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Plymouth State University and Wheelock College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheelock College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/