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Overview |
Plymouth | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #729 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 70% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1285 | |||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 37% | ||
| 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 Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Plymouth | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 1,196 students)
Plymouth vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Penn State Brandywine?
- Penn State Brandywine is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Penn State Brandywine than Plymouth State University ($24,318.00 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 Brandywine ($20,321 vs. $21,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 18% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($11,810 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Penn State Brandywine (98% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Brandywine students is 3.8% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($9,638 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or Plymouth .
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Penn State Brandywine (96.2%)
Plymouth vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Brandywine and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Penn State Brandywine (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $13,100 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,200)
- Penn State Brandywine students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Brandywine 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 Brandywine 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/