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KSC UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack Franklin Pierce University University of Massachusetts-Boston Colby-Sawyer UMass Dartmouth| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAM | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Monticello, AR | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,719 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uamont.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAM | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,091 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,941 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,320 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,693 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
UAM | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 |
Academics |
UAM | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAM | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
UAM | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
UAM | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 50% | ||
Campus |
UAM | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than UAM based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 2,719 students)
UAM vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAM or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 133.2% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.4% higher at Plymouth than University of Arkansas at Monticello ($22,250.00 vs. $10,941.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Plymouth ($12,693 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 61.3% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($7,320 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Monticello students is 0% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($9,286 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, UAM or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or UAM .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at UAM (2.71)
UAM vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAM or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and UAM.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (59% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Plymouth State University earn on average $8,400 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- UAM graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAM students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/