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Overview |
Evergreen | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Location | Olympia, WA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,320 | 1,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #194 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evergreen.edu | pugetsound.edu | ||
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Costs |
Evergreen | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,845 | $59,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,826 | $59,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,451 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,480 | $42,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,278 | $33,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Evergreen | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,443 | 5,548 | ||
| Admitted | 1,403 | 4,232 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1260 | 1185/1390 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Evergreen | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Evergreen | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,595 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $279 |
Diversity |
Evergreen | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Evergreen | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Evergreen | University of Puget Sound | ||
| 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
- The Evergreen State College is larger than than University of Puget Sound based on total student enrollment (2,320 students vs. 1,914 students)
Evergreen vs. University of Puget Sound Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Evergreen or University of Puget Sound?
- University of Puget Sound is 656.4% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($59,340.00 vs. $7,845.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99% higher at University of Puget Sound than The Evergreen State College ($59,340.00 vs. $29,826.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Evergreen State College than University of Puget Sound ($18,480 vs. $42,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Puget Sound are 9.4% lower than costs at The Evergreen State College ($15,040 vs. $16,451)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Puget Sound than The Evergreen State College (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Puget Sound students is 222.6% larger than aid received The Evergreen State College ($33,161 vs. $10,278)
Evergreen vs. University of Puget Sound Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Evergreen or University of Puget Sound? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Puget Sound or Evergreen .
- Accepted freshman University of Puget Sound students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- Evergreen has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than University of Puget Sound (76.3%)
Evergreen vs. University of Puget Sound Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Evergreen or University of Puget Sound? 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 University of Puget Sound and Evergreen.
- The graduation rate at University of Puget Sound is higher than The Evergreen State College (73% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Puget Sound earn on average $20,600 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $37,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $9,405 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($17,595 vs. $27,000)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($181 vs. $279)
- More University of Puget Sound graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Evergreen students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/