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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University University of Massachusetts-Boston Colby-Sawyer UMass Dartmouth| Plymouth State University | Brazosport College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | BC | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Lake Jackson, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 4,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | brazosport.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $1,726 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $4,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $8,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $4,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $4,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Plymouth | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 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, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Plymouth | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $54 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | BC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Plymouth | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brazosport College is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (4,044 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or BC?
- Plymouth State University is 351.5% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 447.6% higher at Plymouth than Brazosport College ($22,250.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than Plymouth ($4,718 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 35.7% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($8,700 vs. $11,810)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University as Brazosport College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 131.1% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($9,286 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Plymouth .
Plymouth vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or BC? 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 BC and Plymouth.
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $21,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($5,250 vs. $27,000)
- BC graduates are paying $225 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($54 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/