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Overview |
Evergreen | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Olympia, WA | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evergreen.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Evergreen | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,596 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,905 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,806 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,318 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,411 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Evergreen | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,623 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.4% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Evergreen | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Evergreen | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,595 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $222 |
Diversity |
Evergreen | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Evergreen | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Evergreen | Northwest University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The Evergreen State College is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 1,014 students)
Evergreen vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Evergreen or Northwest University?
- Northwest University is 354.2% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $7,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.4% higher at Northwest University than The Evergreen State College ($34,500.00 vs. $28,905.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Evergreen State College than Northwest University ($16,318 vs. $23,722)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 36.2% lower than costs at The Evergreen State College ($10,140 vs. $13,806)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College as Northwest University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest University students is 116% larger than aid received The Evergreen State College ($22,486 vs. $10,411)
Evergreen vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Evergreen or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or Evergreen .
- The average SAT score at The Evergreen State College (1067) is 71 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming Evergreen students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Evergreen (74.4%)
Evergreen vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Evergreen or Northwest University? 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 Northwest University and Evergreen.
- The graduation rate at Evergreen is higher than Northwest University (54% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Northwest University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $37,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $3,937 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest University graduates. ($17,595 vs. $21,532)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest University graduates. ($181 vs. $222)
- More Northwest University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Evergreen students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/