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UW-Seattle Western Washington University Saint Martin's University UWT Washington State Central Washington University Lewis-Clark State College| City University of Seattle | The Evergreen State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CityU | Evergreen | ||
| Location | Bellevue, WA | Olympia, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,095 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cityu.edu | evergreen.edu | ||
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Costs |
CityU | Evergreen | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,973 | $7,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,973 | $28,905 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $13,806 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
CityU | Evergreen | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,623 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CityU | Evergreen | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CityU | Evergreen | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,666 | $17,595 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $181 |
Diversity |
CityU | Evergreen | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 6% |
Students |
CityU | Evergreen | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 31% | ||
Campus |
CityU | Evergreen | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The Evergreen State College is larger than than CityU based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 2,095 students)
CityU vs. Evergreen Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CityU or Evergreen?
- City University of Seattle is 123.4% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($16,973.00 vs. $7,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.3% higher at Evergreen than City University of Seattle ($28,905.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City University of Seattle are 36.4% lower than costs at The Evergreen State College ($10,125 vs. $13,806)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than City University of Seattle (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Evergreen State College students is ?% larger than aid received City University of Seattle ($10,411 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CityU or Evergreen? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evergreen or CityU .
CityU vs. Evergreen Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CityU or Evergreen? 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 Evergreen and CityU.
- The graduation rate at Evergreen is higher than City University of Seattle (54% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from City University of Seattle earn on average $15,500 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $37,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $7,071 lower median federal student loan debt than CityU graduates. ($17,595 vs. $24,666)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than CityU graduates. ($181 vs. $255)
- More Evergreen graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CityU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/