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Lewis and Clark Reed Gonzaga UW-Seattle Oxy Whitworth University St Olaf Oberlin Macalester College SCU Kenyon Scripps College| The Evergreen State College | Whitman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Evergreen | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Olympia, WA | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evergreen.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Evergreen | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,596 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,905 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,806 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,318 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,411 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Evergreen | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,623 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.4% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1293/1473 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Evergreen | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Evergreen | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,595 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $180 |
Diversity |
Evergreen | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Evergreen | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Evergreen | Whitman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The Evergreen State College is larger than than Whitman College based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 1,493 students)
Evergreen vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Evergreen or Whitman College?
- Whitman College is 666.2% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($58,200.00 vs. $7,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.3% higher at Whitman College than The Evergreen State College ($58,200.00 vs. $28,905.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Evergreen State College than Whitman College ($16,318 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Evergreen State College are 3% lower than costs at Whitman College ($13,806 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than Whitman College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitman College students is 207.8% larger than aid received The Evergreen State College ($32,047 vs. $10,411)
Evergreen vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Evergreen or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Evergreen .
- The average SAT score at Whitman College (1314) is 247 points higher than at Evergreen (1067)
- Incoming Whitman College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Evergreen (23)
- Accepted freshman Whitman College students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- Evergreen has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than Whitman College (47.7%)
Evergreen vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Evergreen or Whitman College? 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 Whitman College and Evergreen.
- The graduation rate at Whitman College is higher than The Evergreen State College (86% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Whitman College earn on average $19,900 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $37,000)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $95 lower median federal student loan debt than Evergreen graduates. ($17,500 vs. $17,595)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Evergreen graduates. ($180 vs. $181)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Evergreen students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/