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Overview |
Evergreen | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Olympia, WA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evergreen.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Evergreen | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,596 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,905 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,806 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,318 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,411 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 44% |
Admission |
Evergreen | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,623 | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.4% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 16, 2023 |
Academics |
Evergreen | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Evergreen | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,595 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $155 |
Diversity |
Evergreen | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Evergreen | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Evergreen | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 2,105 students)
Evergreen vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Evergreen or UW-Seattle?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 47.3% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $7,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at UW-Seattle than The Evergreen State College ($39,687.00 vs. $28,905.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Evergreen ($10,603 vs. $16,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Evergreen State College are 16.4% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($13,806 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than University of Washington Seattle Campus (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 41.5% larger than aid received The Evergreen State College ($14,731 vs. $10,411)
Evergreen vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Evergreen or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Evergreen .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 191 points higher than at Evergreen (1067)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Evergreen (23)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- Evergreen has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than UW-Seattle (47.5%)
Evergreen vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Evergreen or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and Evergreen.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than The Evergreen State College (80% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $28,800 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $37,000)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $2,595 lower median federal student loan debt than Evergreen graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,595)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Evergreen graduates. ($155 vs. $181)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Evergreen students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/