Plymouth State University Competitors

Since 1791, the University of Vermont has worked to move humankind forward. Today, UVM is a Public Ivy and top research university of a perfect size, large enough to offer a breadth of ideas, resources, and opportunities, yet small enough to enable close faculty-student mentorship across all levels of study, from bachelor's to M.D. programs. Here, students' educational experience and activities are enriched by our location — from the energy and innovation of Burlington to the forests, farms, and independent spirit of Vermont. UVM provides students endless ways to explore the world, challenge ideas, and dig in on the most pressing issues of our time. UVM Community Management Guidelines: https://www.uvm.edu/d10-files/documents/2025-05/UVMCommunityManagementGuidelines_web.pdf.

One of the fastest-growing educational institutions in the country, Merrimack College is a selective, private college in a beautiful, residential setting — just minutes from Boston. The College features more than 160 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. Merrimack prepares students to build the skills and knowledge today’s employers want. Whether it be business, health sciences, education, science, technology or liberal arts, Merrimack programs offer a tailored experience that aligns with student’s personal and professional goals, enriched by its Catholic Augustinian heritage.

Worcester State University is a public institution of higher learning set on 58 acres in the residential west side of Worcester, the second largest city in Massachusetts and New England. We are dedicated to preparing students for personal success, rewarding careers, and effective citizenship in the 21st century. We offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the traditional liberal arts and sciences, teacher education, biomedical sciences, business, and the health professions. Worcester State University is dedicated to offering high quality, affordable undergraduate and graduate academic programs and to promoting the lifelong intellectual growth, global awareness, and career opportunities of our students. To this end, we value teaching excellence rooted in scholarship and community service; cooperate with the business, social, and cultural resources of Worcester County; collaborate with other institutions of higher learning in the region; and develop new programs responsive to emerging community needs. Worcester State University was named the “Best College in Worcester County” in Worcester Magazine’s Readers Poll for 11 years in a row. The Princeton Review also designated the University a “America’s Best Value College” in 2007, 2013 and 2014 and a “Best Northeastern College” for the last 14 years.