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Overview |
Plymouth | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 76% |
Admission |
Plymouth | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Plymouth | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Plymouth State University is 82.1% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Plymouth than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($22,250.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Plymouth ($13,322 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 49.7% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($7,890 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 121.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($9,286 vs. $4,187)
Plymouth vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (82.4%)
Plymouth vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $2,400 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,200)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $2,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($24,971 vs. $27,000)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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/