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Overview |
Wilmington University | Plymouth | ||
| Location | New Castle, DE | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,020 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilmu.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilmington University | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,970 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,970 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,089 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,380 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 98% |
Admission |
Wilmington University | 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 | - | 3.08 | ||
| 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 | Aug 30, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wilmington University | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilmington University | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wilmington University | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 10% |
Students |
Wilmington University | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Wilmington University | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wilmington University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (14,020 students vs. 3,872 students)
Wilmington University vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilmington University or Plymouth?
- Wilmington University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($11,970.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.9% higher at Plymouth than Wilmington University ($22,250.00 vs. $11,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilmington University than Plymouth ($14,089 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington University are 96.8% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($6,000 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Wilmington University (98% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 72.6% larger than aid received Wilmington University ($9,286 vs. $5,380)
Which college is harder to get into, Wilmington University or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Wilmington University .
Wilmington University vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilmington 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 Wilmington University.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Wilmington University (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wilmington University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,200)
- Wilmington University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilmington University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilmington University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/