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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 | Columbia Basin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | CBC | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Pasco, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,839 | 6,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | columbiabasin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | CBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $5,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,810 | $7,559 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,280 | $10,348 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,179 | $6,754 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 60% |
Admission |
Plymouth | CBC | ||
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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 | CBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | CBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $108 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | CBC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Plymouth | CBC | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | CBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia Basin College is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (6,729 students vs. 3,839 students)
Plymouth vs. CBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or CBC?
- Plymouth State University is 115.3% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $5,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.8% higher at Plymouth than Columbia Basin College ($22,810.00 vs. $7,559.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Basin College than Plymouth ($10,348 vs. $20,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Basin College are 15.8% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($10,450 vs. $12,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Columbia Basin College (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 50.7% larger than aid received Columbia Basin College ($10,179 vs. $6,754)
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or CBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBC or Plymouth .
Plymouth vs. CBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or CBC? 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 CBC and Plymouth.
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,200)
- Columbia Basin College students graduate with a $16,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($10,500 vs. $27,000)
- CBC graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($108 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/