- Both Plymouth State University (PSU) and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus are public.
- Both schools are located in New Hampshire.
- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has more expensive tuition of $38,882 than PSU ($25,498).
- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has tighter acceptance rate of 76.51% than PSU (78.79%).
- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is larger with 13,953 students than PSU (3,872 students).
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| #8 in New Hampshire | Rankings | #93 in National Universities #2 in New Hampshire |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Plymouth, NH | Location | Durham, 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 Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,558 New Hampshire residents $25,498 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $19,112 New Hampshire residents $38,882 out-of-state |
| $18,350 New Hampshire residents $24,950 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,498 New Hampshire residents $30,138 out-of-state |
| $10,274 | Financial Aid | $12,919 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 78.79% | Acceptance Rate | 76.51% |
| 20.98% | Yield | 19.76% |
| Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,872 | Total Students | 13,953 |
| 3,308 | Undergraduate | 11,512 |
| 564 | Graduate | 2,441 |
| 304 | Online Enrollment | 686 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 77% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 68% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $45,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,343) $7,750 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,464) $7,932 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,344 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 184 Full-time 174 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 734 Full-time 258 Part-time |
| 448 Full-time 276 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,656 Full-time 1,017 Part-time |
| $78,638 for Faculties $55,808 Part-time | Average Salary | $100,731 for Faculties $72,782 Part-time |