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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University UW-Platteville Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Southwest Tech Franklin Pierce University UWM| Plymouth State University | Madison Area Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Plymouth | Madison College | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 12,982 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | matcmadison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Madison College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $4,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $6,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $15,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $5,289 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 38% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Madison College | ||
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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 | Sep 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Madison College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Madison College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $134 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Madison College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Plymouth | Madison College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Madison College | ||
| 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
- Madison Area Technical College is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (12,982 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. Madison College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Madison College?
- Plymouth State University is 175.8% more expensive to attend than Madison College for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $4,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 241.8% higher at Plymouth than Madison Area Technical College ($22,250.00 vs. $6,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Madison Area Technical College than Plymouth ($11,588 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 27.1% lower than costs at Madison Area Technical College ($11,810 vs. $15,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Madison Area Technical College (98% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 75.6% larger than aid received Madison Area Technical College ($9,286 vs. $5,289)
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Madison College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madison College or Plymouth .
Plymouth vs. Madison College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Madison College? 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 Madison College and Plymouth.
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Madison College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,700)
- Madison Area Technical College students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($13,000 vs. $27,000)
- Madison College graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($134 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madison College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/