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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland UWT UWB USF Washington State Western Washington University UO USD Whitworth University| The Evergreen State College | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Evergreen | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Olympia, WA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,105 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #513 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evergreen.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Evergreen | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,596 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,905 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,806 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,318 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,411 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Evergreen | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,623 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.4% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Evergreen | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Evergreen | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,595 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $253 |
Diversity |
Evergreen | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
Evergreen | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Evergreen | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 2,105 students)
Evergreen vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Evergreen or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 562.6% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $7,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.1% higher at Seattle U than The Evergreen State College ($50,328.00 vs. $28,905.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Evergreen State College than Seattle U ($16,318 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 2.1% lower than costs at The Evergreen State College ($13,524 vs. $13,806)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 197% larger than aid received The Evergreen State College ($30,917 vs. $10,411)
Evergreen vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Evergreen or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Evergreen .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 125 points higher than at Evergreen (1067)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Evergreen (23)
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Evergreen (74.4%)
Evergreen vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Evergreen or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Evergreen.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than The Evergreen State College (71% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $23,400 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $37,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $6,905 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($17,595 vs. $24,500)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($181 vs. $253)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Evergreen students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/