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Overview |
Plymouth | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 68% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Plymouth | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 2,577 students)
Plymouth vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Penn State Altoona?
- Penn State Altoona is 29.6% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Penn State Altoona than Plymouth State University ($25,854.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Penn State Altoona ($20,321 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 9.9% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($11,810 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Penn State Altoona (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Altoona students is 3.1% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($9,574 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Altoona students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Penn State Altoona (95.8%)
Plymouth vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Plymouth State University (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $13,100 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,200)
- Penn State Altoona students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Altoona graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Altoona students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/