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KSC TU UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University UMES Endicott College Westfield State University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Maine Merrimack UMBC Daemen College| University of Baltimore | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
UB | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UB | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UB | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
UB | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 50% | ||
Campus |
UB | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Plymouth?
- Plymouth State University is 62.7% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($11,870.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Plymouth than University of Baltimore ($22,250.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Plymouth ($18,122 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 63.8% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($11,810 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than University of Baltimore (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 23.1% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($9,286 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or UB .
- Accepted freshman Plymouth students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at UB (2.89)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than UB (89.3%)
UB vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $18,400 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $42,200)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UB graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/