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Overview |
Evergreen | PLU | ||
| Location | Olympia, WA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evergreen.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Evergreen | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,596 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,905 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,806 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,318 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,411 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Evergreen | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,623 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.4% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Evergreen | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Evergreen | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,595 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $266 |
Diversity |
Evergreen | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Evergreen | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Evergreen | PLU | ||
| 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
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 2,105 students)
Evergreen vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Evergreen or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 551.3% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $7,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at PLU than The Evergreen State College ($49,472.00 vs. $28,905.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Evergreen State College than PLU ($16,318 vs. $24,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 16.7% lower than costs at The Evergreen State College ($11,826 vs. $13,806)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 250% larger than aid received The Evergreen State College ($36,435 vs. $10,411)
Evergreen vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Evergreen or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Evergreen .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Lutheran University (1117) is 50 points higher than at Evergreen (1067)
- Incoming PLU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Evergreen (23)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Evergreen (74.4%)
Evergreen vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Evergreen or PLU? 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 PLU and Evergreen.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than The Evergreen State College (66% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $37,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $8,205 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($17,595 vs. $25,800)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($181 vs. $266)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Evergreen students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/