The Evergreen State College vs Whatcom Community College
The Evergreen State College is harder to get into (96% vs open admission admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average (in-state): $17,524 vs $25,154 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
| Measure | The Evergreen State College | Whatcom Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Admit rate | 96% | Open admission |
| SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 1035–1253 | — |
| ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | 23–29 | — |
| SAT or ACT for fall 2027 | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Next deadline | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Measure | The Evergreen State College | Whatcom Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Sticker price per year (in-state at public colleges) | $30,051 | $27,699 |
| Average paid after grants (in-state at public colleges) | $25,154 | $17,524 |
| Average paid from out of state, estimated | $48,542 | $23,871 |
| Measure | The Evergreen State College | Whatcom Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $23,091 | $15,776 |
| $30,000–$48,000 | $23,396 | $15,100 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $24,064 | $19,343 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | $29,220 | $22,340 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,787 | $26,111 |
| Measure | The Evergreen State College | Whatcom Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Undergrads | 2,160 | 2,378 |
| Graduate within 6 years | 44% | 36% |
| Come back for year two | 70% | — |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $48,982 | $48,317 |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 | $9,500 |
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote; at public colleges the income rows are in-state students. The out-of-state estimate adds a public college's extra out-of-state tuition to its in-state average; out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more. How we get our numbers
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