Idaho vs. Evergreen

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Idaho in Moscow, ID with The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Idaho is larger than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (12,286 students vs. 2,490 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Idaho is located in Moscow, ID (Rural Fringe setting); The Evergreen State College is in Olympia, WA (Midsize Suburban setting).
• University of Idaho is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. The Evergreen State College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Idaho 18:1; The Evergreen State College 17:1.

Idaho vs. Evergreen Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Evergreen? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than Evergreen ($15,111 vs. $18,350).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 22.9% lower than at The Evergreen State College ($11,243 vs. $14,589).
• The Evergreen State College is 2% more expensive for in-state tuition than Idaho (about $180 more per year; $9,264.00 vs. $9,084.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 12.7% higher at Evergreen than at University of Idaho (about $3,585 more per year; $31,905.00 vs. $28,320.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Idaho than at The Evergreen State College (96% vs. 90%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 9.6% larger than aid received by The Evergreen State College students ($12,568 vs. $11,466).

Idaho vs. Evergreen Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or Evergreen? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Evergreen and Idaho.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at The Evergreen State College (1140) is 30 points higher than at Idaho (1110).
• Incoming Evergreen students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (26 vs. 23 at Idaho).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Idaho 990/1230; The Evergreen State College 1035/1253.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Idaho 20/26; The Evergreen State College 23/29.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Idaho - Test optional; Evergreen - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Evergreen (3.12).
• Evergreen has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Idaho (75.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 19.9% at Idaho vs. 25.4% at Evergreen.

Idaho vs. Evergreen Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Idaho and Evergreen? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• The Evergreen State College's six-year graduation rate (54%) is higher than University of Idaho's (51%).
• Graduates from University of Idaho earn a median of about $9,900 more per year than Evergreen graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,900 vs. $37,000), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, The Evergreen State College graduates have a $6,684 lower median loan debt than Idaho graduates ($17,595 vs. $24,279).
• Among borrowers, Evergreen graduates have an estimated $70 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Idaho graduates ($181 vs. $251).
• More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Evergreen students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 57%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.