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Overview |
Plymouth | BSC | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Bismarck, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,839 | 4,065 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | bismarckstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | BSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $4,167 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,810 | $6,251 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $8,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,280 | $10,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,179 | $4,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Plymouth | BSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,421 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,755 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | Open | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | BSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | BSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $11,041 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $114 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | BSC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Plymouth | BSC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | BSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bismarck State College is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (4,065 students vs. 3,839 students)
Plymouth vs. BSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or BSC?
- Plymouth State University is 184.9% more expensive to attend than BSC for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $4,167.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.9% higher at Plymouth than Bismarck State College ($22,810.00 vs. $6,251.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bismarck State College than Plymouth ($10,792 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bismarck State College are 45.8% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($8,300 vs. $12,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Bismarck State College (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 132.8% larger than aid received Bismarck State College ($10,179 vs. $4,372)
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or BSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSC or Plymouth .
Plymouth vs. BSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or BSC? 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 BSC and Plymouth.
- Graduates from Bismarck State College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $42,200)
- Bismarck State College students graduate with a $15,959 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($11,041 vs. $27,000)
- BSC graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($114 vs. $279)
- More BSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plymouth students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/