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Overview |
Western State Colorado University | Evergreen | ||
| Location | Gunnison, CO | Olympia, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,548 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #709 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | western.edu | evergreen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western State Colorado University | Evergreen | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,936 | $7,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,960 | $28,905 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,286 | $13,806 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,672 | $16,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,189 | $10,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Western State Colorado University | Evergreen | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 1,623 | ||
| Admitted | 2,862 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1270 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Western State Colorado University | Evergreen | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western State Colorado University | Evergreen | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,800 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,595 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $181 |
Diversity |
Western State Colorado University | Evergreen | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Western State Colorado University | Evergreen | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Western State Colorado University | Evergreen | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western State Colorado University is larger than than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (3,548 students vs. 2,105 students)
Western State Colorado University vs. Evergreen Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western State Colorado University or Evergreen?
- The Evergreen State College is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Western State Colorado University for in-state tuition ($7,596.00 vs. $6,936.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.5% higher at Evergreen than Western State Colorado University ($28,905.00 vs. $18,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Evergreen State College than Western State Colorado University ($16,318 vs. $16,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western State Colorado University are 34.2% lower than costs at The Evergreen State College ($10,286 vs. $13,806)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than Western State Colorado University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Evergreen State College students is 13.3% larger than aid received Western State Colorado University ($10,411 vs. $9,189)
Western State Colorado University vs. Evergreen Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western State Colorado University or Evergreen? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evergreen or Western State Colorado University .
- The average SAT score at The Evergreen State College (1067) is 103 points higher than at Western State Colorado University (964)
- Incoming Evergreen students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western State Colorado University (20)
- Accepted freshman Western State Colorado University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- Western State Colorado University has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Evergreen (74.4%)
Western State Colorado University vs. Evergreen Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western State Colorado 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 Western State Colorado University.
- The graduation rate at Evergreen is higher than Western State Colorado University (54% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western State Colorado University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($40,800 vs. $37,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $3,905 lower median federal student loan debt than Western State Colorado University graduates. ($17,595 vs. $21,500)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Western State Colorado University graduates. ($181 vs. $222)
- More Western State Colorado University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Evergreen students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/