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Overview |
Evergreen | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Olympia, WA | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,320 | 7,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evergreen.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Evergreen | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,845 | $52,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,826 | $52,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,451 | $15,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,480 | $40,295 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,278 | $29,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Evergreen | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,443 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 1,403 | 7,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1260 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Evergreen | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Evergreen | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,595 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $272 |
Diversity |
Evergreen | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Evergreen | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Evergreen | Gonzaga | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (7,306 students vs. 2,320 students)
Evergreen vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Evergreen or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 569.7% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($52,540.00 vs. $7,845.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.2% higher at Gonzaga than The Evergreen State College ($52,540.00 vs. $29,826.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Evergreen State College than Gonzaga ($18,480 vs. $40,295)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 9.1% lower than costs at The Evergreen State College ($15,080 vs. $16,451)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than The Evergreen State College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 183.6% larger than aid received The Evergreen State College ($29,150 vs. $10,278)
Evergreen vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Evergreen or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Evergreen .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 138 points higher than at Evergreen (1067)
- Incoming Gonzaga students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Evergreen (23)
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- Evergreen has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Gonzaga (76%)
Evergreen vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Evergreen or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Evergreen.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than The Evergreen State College (83% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $24,600 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $37,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $8,799 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($17,595 vs. $26,394)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($181 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Evergreen students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/