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UW-Seattle Western Washington University Saint Martin's University UWT Central Washington University Washington State Lewis-Clark State College| The Evergreen State College | Heritage University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Evergreen | Heritage University | ||
| Location | Olympia, WA | Toppenish, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 853 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evergreen.edu | heritage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Evergreen | Heritage University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,596 | $19,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,905 | $19,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,806 | $16,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,318 | $7,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,411 | $17,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Evergreen | Heritage University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,623 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Evergreen | Heritage University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Evergreen | Heritage University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,595 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $258 |
Diversity |
Evergreen | Heritage University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 63% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Evergreen | Heritage University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Evergreen | Heritage University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The Evergreen State College is larger than than Heritage University based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 853 students)
Evergreen vs. Heritage University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Evergreen or Heritage University?
- Heritage University is 156.7% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($19,500.00 vs. $7,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.2% higher at Evergreen than Heritage University ($28,905.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage University than Evergreen ($7,841 vs. $16,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Evergreen State College are 19.6% lower than costs at Heritage University ($13,806 vs. $16,512)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College as Heritage University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heritage University students is 72.2% larger than aid received The Evergreen State College ($17,929 vs. $10,411)
Which college is harder to get into, Evergreen or Heritage University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heritage University or Evergreen .
- Accepted freshman Evergreen students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Heritage University (3.02)
Evergreen vs. Heritage University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Evergreen or Heritage University? 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 Heritage University and Evergreen.
- The graduation rate at Evergreen is higher than Heritage University (54% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from The Evergreen State College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Heritage University graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $34,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $7,405 lower median federal student loan debt than Heritage University graduates. ($17,595 vs. $25,000)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Heritage University graduates. ($181 vs. $258)
- More Evergreen graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Heritage University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/