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Overview |
Evergreen | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Olympia, WA | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 10,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #565 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evergreen.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Evergreen | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,596 | $7,361 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,905 | $16,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,806 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,318 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,411 | $4,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Evergreen | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,623 | 10,403 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 7,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.4% | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Evergreen | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Evergreen | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,595 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $240 |
Diversity |
Evergreen | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Evergreen | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Evergreen | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is larger than than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (10,104 students vs. 2,105 students)
Evergreen vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Evergreen or UW-Eau Claire?
- The Evergreen State College is 3.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Eau Claire for in-state tuition ($7,596.00 vs. $7,361.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.8% higher at Evergreen than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($28,905.00 vs. $16,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire than Evergreen ($15,000 vs. $16,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire are 53.2% lower than costs at The Evergreen State College ($9,014 vs. $13,806)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Evergreen State College students is 144.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($10,411 vs. $4,251)
Evergreen vs. UW-Eau Claire Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Evergreen or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or Evergreen .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (1110) is 43 points higher than at Evergreen (1067)
- Incoming UW-Eau Claire students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Evergreen (23)
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- UW-Eau Claire has a higher acceptance rate (76.6%) than Evergreen (74.4%)
Evergreen vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Evergreen or UW-Eau Claire? 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-Eau Claire and Evergreen.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than The Evergreen State College (65% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn on average $10,900 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $37,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $5,655 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($17,595 vs. $23,250)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($181 vs. $240)
- More UW-Eau Claire 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/