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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 | Northwest College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Evergreen | NCA | ||
| Location | Olympia, WA | Poulsbo, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 119 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | evergreen.edu | nca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Evergreen | NCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,596 | $18,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,905 | $18,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,806 | $14,677 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,318 | $16,870 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,411 | $11,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Evergreen | NCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,623 | 131 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 89 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.4% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 51.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Evergreen | NCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Evergreen | NCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,595 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $320 |
Diversity |
Evergreen | NCA | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Evergreen | NCA | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Evergreen | NCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The Evergreen State College is larger than than NCA based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 119 students)
Evergreen vs. NCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Evergreen or NCA?
- Northwest College of Art is 137% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($18,000.00 vs. $7,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.6% higher at Evergreen than Northwest College of Art ($28,905.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Evergreen State College than NCA ($16,318 vs. $16,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Evergreen State College are 6.3% lower than costs at Northwest College of Art ($13,806 vs. $14,677)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than Northwest College of Art (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest College of Art students is 7.4% larger than aid received The Evergreen State College ($11,178 vs. $10,411)
Evergreen vs. NCA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Evergreen or NCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCA or Evergreen .
- Evergreen has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than NCA (67.9%)
Evergreen vs. NCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Evergreen or NCA? 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 NCA and Evergreen.
- The graduation rate at NCA is higher than The Evergreen State College (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from The Evergreen State College earn on average $7,400 more per year than NCA graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $29,600)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $13,405 lower median federal student loan debt than NCA graduates. ($17,595 vs. $31,000)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than NCA graduates. ($181 vs. $320)
- More Evergreen graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCA students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/