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The Evergreen State vs Stanford

Nestled in the heart of Washington State, The Evergreen State College, and the prestigious Stanford University, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, California, stand as two distinct beacons of higher education. While both institutions share a commitment to academic excellence, they offer vastly different educational experiences. The Evergreen State College prides itself on its progressive, interdisciplinary curriculum, small class sizes, and emphasis on experiential learning, while Stanford University is renowned for its rigorous academic programs, world-class faculty, and vibrant research opportunities. With acceptance rates of 68% and 5%, respectively, these institutions cater to different student populations. Dive into our comprehensive comparison table to explore the nuances that set these two esteemed universities apart, including popular majors, student body demographics, graduation rates, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.
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The Evergreen State College

Overview

Location Stanford, California Olympia, Washington
Campus setting Suburb: Large Suburb: Midsize
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Private (Non Profit) Public
Calendar system Quarter Quarter
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 98.0% 67.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 3.9% 99.5%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $90
Graduate: $125
Undergraduate: $50
Graduate: $50
SAT range 1470 - 1570 1000 - 1200
ACT range 34 - 35 19 - 27
Students submitting SAT score 15.0% 13.0%
Students submitting ACT score 11.0% 7.0%
Total number of applicants 55,471 1,111
Total number of admissions given out 2,190 1,105
Admitted students who chose to enroll 1,757 234
Yield rate 80.2% 21.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Not required Required
Recommendation letters Required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Not required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $78,898
In state: $26,103
Out of state: $46,746
Average net price $14,402 $16,155
Tuition $55,473
In state: $7,389
Out of state: $28,032
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $11,166
Meal plan: $6,694
Room/dormitory: $8,547
Meal plan: $4,602
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 61.0%
Average amount $56,211 		84.0%
Average amount $9,659
Students receiving federal student loan 5.0%
Average amount $5,151 		42.0%
Average amount $4,970
Students taking out private loans 1.0%
Average amount $17,186 		0.0%
Average amount $21,382

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 7,645
Men 49.4% Women 50.6% 		1,849
Men 38.9% Women 61.1%
Graduate students 10,035
Men 56.5% Women 43.5% 		267
Men 32.6% Women 67.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Moderate
Low
Out-of-state students 58.5% 30.8%
International students 24.4% 0.3%
Campus local/setting Suburb: Large Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity 14,621 991
First year students are required to live on campus? Yes No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from California Texas Washington New York Illinois Washington California Oregon Colorado Idaho

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Engineering
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Business
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Physical Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Public Administration and Social Service
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Education
Students to faculty ratio 5:1 14:1
Institutional accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome

Graduation rate 95.5% 43.2%
Dropout rate 1.7% 54.5%
Transferred out 0.6% N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Law (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $151,574
  • Year 2: $170,457
  • Year 3: $210,837
Computer Science (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $159,729
  • Year 2: $168,942
  • Year 3: $203,193
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $164,734
  • Year 2: $163,337
  • Year 3: $187,054
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $137,457
  • Year 2: $150,874
  • Year 3: $173,548
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $136,126
  • Year 2: $136,499
  • Year 3: $165,375
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $128,556
  • Year 2: $135,709
  • Year 3: $157,500
Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $123,354
  • Year 2: $106,421
  • Year 3: $139,234
Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $105,326
  • Year 2: $111,435
  • Year 3: $126,185
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $108,457
  • Year 2: $90,856
  • Year 3: $107,477
Economics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $60,475
  • Year 2: $85,391
  • Year 3: $104,592
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $55,770
  • Year 3: $61,207
Public Administration (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,678
  • Year 2: $53,984
  • Year 3: $58,733
Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $42,682
  • Year 3: $46,321
Biological and Physical Sciences (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $25,468
  • Year 2: $24,730
  • Year 3: $30,891
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $24,118
  • Year 2: $23,558
  • Year 3: $26,439

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