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Overview |
St. Cloud State University | Evergreen | ||
| Location | Saint Cloud, MN | Olympia, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,420 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stcloudstate.edu | evergreen.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Cloud State University | Evergreen | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,811 | $7,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,695 | $28,905 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,950 | $13,806 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,065 | $16,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,042 | $10,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Cloud State University | Evergreen | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,810 | 1,623 | ||
| Admitted | 4,583 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1027/1200 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Cloud State University | Evergreen | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Cloud State University | Evergreen | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $17,595 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $181 |
Diversity |
St. Cloud State University | Evergreen | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
St. Cloud State University | Evergreen | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 31% | ||
Campus |
St. Cloud State University | Evergreen | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Cloud State University is larger than than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (10,420 students vs. 2,105 students)
St. Cloud State University vs. Evergreen Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Cloud State University or Evergreen?
- Saint Cloud State University is 16% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($8,811.00 vs. $7,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at Evergreen than Saint Cloud State University ($28,905.00 vs. $18,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Cloud State University than Evergreen ($14,065 vs. $16,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Cloud State University are 38.8% lower than costs at The Evergreen State College ($9,950 vs. $13,806)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than Saint Cloud State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Evergreen State College students is 72.3% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($10,411 vs. $6,042)
St. Cloud State University vs. Evergreen Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Cloud State University or Evergreen? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evergreen or St. Cloud State University .
- The average SAT score at The Evergreen State College (1067) is 37 points higher than at St. Cloud State University (1030)
- Incoming Evergreen students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Cloud State University (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Cloud State University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Evergreen (74.4%)
St. Cloud State University vs. Evergreen Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Cloud State University 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 St. Cloud State University.
- The graduation rate at Evergreen is higher than Saint Cloud State University (54% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Cloud State University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $37,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $4,905 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($17,595 vs. $22,500)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($181 vs. $232)
- More St. Cloud State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Evergreen students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/