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Overview |
Pacific | Evergreen | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Olympia, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | evergreen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Evergreen | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $7,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $28,905 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $13,806 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $16,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $10,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Pacific | Evergreen | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 1,623 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 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 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Pacific | Evergreen | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Evergreen | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $17,595 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $181 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Evergreen | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Pacific | Evergreen | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | Evergreen | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific University is larger than than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 2,105 students)
Pacific vs. Evergreen Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Evergreen?
- Pacific University is 569.9% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $7,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at Pacific than The Evergreen State College ($50,884.00 vs. $28,905.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Evergreen State College than Pacific ($16,318 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Evergreen State College are 4.4% lower than costs at Pacific University ($13,806 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 220.2% larger than aid received The Evergreen State College ($33,340 vs. $10,411)
Pacific vs. Evergreen Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Evergreen? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evergreen or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 23 points higher than at Evergreen (1067)
- Incoming Pacific students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Evergreen (23)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Evergreen (74.4%)
Pacific vs. Evergreen Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific 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 Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than The Evergreen State College (61% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $37,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $8,561 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($17,595 vs. $26,156)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($181 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Evergreen students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/