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Overview |
Plymouth | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 875 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Plymouth | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 875 students)
Plymouth vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton than Plymouth ($16,594 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 9.9% lower than costs at Penn State Worthington Scranton ($11,810 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Penn State Worthington Scranton (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Worthington Scranton students is 16.6% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($10,823 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Plymouth .
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Penn State Worthington Scranton (94%)
Plymouth vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $13,100 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $42,200)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton 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/