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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 | Peninsula College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Evergreen | Peninsula College | ||
| Location | Olympia, WA | Port Angeles, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 1,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evergreen.edu | pencol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Evergreen | Peninsula College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,596 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,905 | $4,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,806 | $16,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,318 | $7,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,411 | $7,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Evergreen | Peninsula College | ||
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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 | Peninsula College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Evergreen | Peninsula College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,595 | $15,306 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $158 |
Diversity |
Evergreen | Peninsula College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
Evergreen | Peninsula College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Evergreen | Peninsula College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The Evergreen State College is larger than than Peninsula College based on total student enrollment (2,105 students vs. 1,583 students)
Evergreen vs. Peninsula College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Evergreen or Peninsula College?
- The Evergreen State College is 93.4% more expensive to attend than Peninsula College for in-state tuition ($7,596.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 555.9% higher at Evergreen than Peninsula College ($28,905.00 vs. $4,407.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peninsula College than Evergreen ($7,491 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 Peninsula College ($13,806 vs. $16,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than Peninsula College (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Evergreen State College students is 45.2% larger than aid received Peninsula College ($10,411 vs. $7,172)
Which college is harder to get into, Evergreen or Peninsula College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peninsula College or Evergreen .
Evergreen vs. Peninsula College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Evergreen or Peninsula College? 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 Peninsula College and Evergreen.
- Graduates from The Evergreen State College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Peninsula College graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $30,400)
- Peninsula College students graduate with a $2,289 lower median federal student loan debt than Evergreen graduates. ($15,306 vs. $17,595)
- Peninsula College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Evergreen graduates. ($158 vs. $181)
- More Evergreen graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peninsula College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/