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Overview |
Plymouth | Drew University | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 9% |
Students |
Plymouth | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 2,092 students)
Plymouth vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Drew University?
- Drew University is 262.9% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.6% higher at Drew University than Plymouth State University ($43,074.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Drew University ($20,321 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 38.9% lower than costs at Drew University ($11,810 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Plymouth State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 243.5% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($31,901 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Drew University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Drew University (72.7%)
Plymouth vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Drew University? 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 Drew University and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than Plymouth State University (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $42,200)
- Drew University and Plymouth graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Drew University and Plymouth graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/