- Plymouth State University (PSU) is a public school while Rivier University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in New Hampshire.
- Rivier University has more expensive tuition of $37,791 than PSU ($25,498).
- Rivier University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.94% than PSU (78.79%).
- PSU is larger with 3,872 students than Rivier University (2,551 students).
Plymouth State University View More Rivals | Rivier University View More Rivals | |
| #8 in New Hampshire | Rankings | #9 in New Hampshire |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Plymouth, NH | Location | Nashua, NH |
PSU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,558 New Hampshire residents $25,498 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $37,791 |
| $18,350 New Hampshire residents $24,950 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,871 |
| $10,274 | Financial Aid | $17,373 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 78.79% | Acceptance Rate | 67.94% |
| 20.98% | Yield | 17.19% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 3,872 | Total Students | 2,551 |
| 3,308 | Undergraduate | 1,340 |
| 564 | Graduate | 1,211 |
| 304 | Online Enrollment | 580 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 68% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $45,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,343) $7,750 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 423) $7,903 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 184 Full-time 174 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 58 Full-time 146 Part-time |
| 448 Full-time 276 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 195 Full-time 179 Part-time |
| $78,638 for Faculties $55,808 Part-time | Average Salary | $65,811 for Faculties $57,068 Part-time |