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Overview |
Plymouth | F&M | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
Plymouth | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1440 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Plymouth | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 6% |
Students |
Plymouth | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | F&M | ||
| 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
- Plymouth State University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 1,990 students)
Plymouth vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 453.1% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.1% higher at F&M than Plymouth State University ($65,652.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than F&M ($20,321 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 27.3% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($11,810 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Franklin and Marshall College (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 429.6% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($49,177 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Plymouth .
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than F&M (36.2%)
Plymouth vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or F&M? 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 F&M and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Plymouth State University (85% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $19,700 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $42,200)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plymouth students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/