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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 | Olympic College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Evergreen | OC | ||
| Location | Olympia, WA | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 4,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evergreen.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Evergreen | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,596 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,905 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,806 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,318 | $11,629 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,411 | $5,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Evergreen | OC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Evergreen | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,595 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $124 |
Diversity |
Evergreen | OC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Evergreen | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Evergreen | OC | ||
| 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
- Olympic College is larger than than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (4,905 students vs. 2,105 students)
Evergreen vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Evergreen or OC?
- The Evergreen State College is 93.4% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($7,596.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.4% higher at Evergreen than Olympic College ($28,905.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olympic College than Evergreen ($11,629 vs. $16,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olympic College are 31.5% lower than costs at The Evergreen State College ($10,500 vs. $13,806)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than Olympic College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Evergreen State College students is 99.6% larger than aid received Olympic College ($10,411 vs. $5,216)
Which college is harder to get into, Evergreen or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Evergreen .
Evergreen vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Evergreen or OC? 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 OC and Evergreen.
- Graduates from The Evergreen State College earn on average $1,200 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $35,800)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $5,595 lower median federal student loan debt than Evergreen graduates. ($12,000 vs. $17,595)
- OC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Evergreen graduates. ($124 vs. $181)
- More Evergreen graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/