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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,050 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,050 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,454 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,739 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 625 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 392 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Goldey-Beacom College | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 1,012 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or Plymouth?
- Goldey Beacom College is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($13,050.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.5% higher at Plymouth than Goldey Beacom College ($22,250.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than Plymouth ($13,454 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goldey Beacom College are 1.8% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($11,600 vs. $11,810)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Goldey Beacom College as Plymouth State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goldey Beacom College students is 4.9% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($9,739 vs. $9,286)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Goldey-Beacom College (62.7%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Goldey Beacom College (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Goldey Beacom College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,200)
- Goldey Beacom College students graduate with a $3,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($23,675 vs. $27,000)
- Goldey-Beacom College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goldey-Beacom College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/