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Overview |
Western Oregon State College | Evergreen | ||
| Location | Monmouth, OR | Olympia, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,751 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #815 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wou.edu | evergreen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Oregon State College | Evergreen | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,730 | $7,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,710 | $28,905 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,923 | $13,806 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,754 | $16,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,907 | $10,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Western Oregon State College | Evergreen | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,262 | 1,623 | ||
| Admitted | 2,719 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.4% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.7% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 985/1220 | 980/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Western Oregon State College | Evergreen | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Oregon State College | Evergreen | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,502 | $17,595 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $181 |
Diversity |
Western Oregon State College | Evergreen | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Western Oregon State College | Evergreen | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Western Oregon State College | Evergreen | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Oregon University is larger than than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (3,751 students vs. 2,105 students)
Western Oregon State College vs. Evergreen Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Oregon State College or Evergreen?
- Western Oregon University is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Evergreen for in-state tuition ($8,730.00 vs. $7,596.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Evergreen than Western Oregon University ($28,905.00 vs. $28,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Evergreen State College than Western Oregon State College ($16,318 vs. $16,754)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Oregon University are 26.4% lower than costs at The Evergreen State College ($10,923 vs. $13,806)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than Western Oregon University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Evergreen State College students is 50.7% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($10,411 vs. $6,907)
Western Oregon State College vs. Evergreen Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Oregon State College or Evergreen? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evergreen or Western Oregon State College .
- The average SAT score at The Evergreen State College (1067) is 121 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming Evergreen students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Western Oregon State College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- Western Oregon State College has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Evergreen (74.4%)
Western Oregon State College vs. Evergreen Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Oregon State College or Evergreen? 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 Evergreen and Western Oregon State College.
- The graduation rate at Evergreen is higher than Western Oregon University (54% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $37,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $6,907 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($17,595 vs. $24,502)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($181 vs. $253)
- More Evergreen graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Oregon State College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/