<p>Evergreen state is on the coast so it gets a lot of rain</p>
<p>Washington State and Gonzaga are inland I believe so probably they don’t get much rain since all the storms go to the coast and miss inland</p>
<p>Thanks, I was just wondering. It must get annoying though when it rains a lot.</p>
<p>The best colleges in the Northwest are in Washington and Oregon. Period. Forget about Montana and Idaho. </p>
<p>Washington:</p>
<p>University of Washington
Washington State University
Western Washington University
Seattle University (Jesuit)
Gonzaga University (Jesuit)
University of Puget Sound
Pacific Lutheran University
Whitman College
Whitworth College
Seattle Pacific University
Evergreen State University</p>
<p>Oregon:</p>
<p>University of Oregon
Oregon State University
Reed College
University of Portland (Holy Cross Fathers)
Portland State University
Willamette University
Lewis and Clark College</p>
<p>I have extended family in both states. </p>
<p>Its a fabulous area to attend college, but the gray skies can bother some people. The outdoors life is unparalleled in the entire country, in my view, because its so close to the big city yet so accessible and relatively safe. Skiing is fabulous. </p>
<p>UW is the most famous but also the largest. 30,000 plus students. Each school is very special in its own right, and respected by peers and employers. I have a strong bias towards Jesuit schools. But that is me.</p>
<p>Good luck</p>
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Washington State University is in Pullman, which is fairly dry.</p>
<p>No, Evergreen State is not on the coast . It is a couple of hours in-land. </p>
<p>No Seattle doesn’t get rain ALL OF THE TIME. Contrary to popular belief Seattle is not as wet as the rest of the country seems to think it is. What Seattle does have (when it isn’t summer) is gray skies. The constant gray can be depressing for many people. </p>
<p>The Western Washington Schools have alot to offer to anyone who is outdoors oriented. No matter the time of year there are activities calling. Hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing/kayaking, mountain biking, wind surfing, sking, snowboarding…etc And all within a short drive from schools like U of Wa, Western Wa Univ, Pacific Lutheran, Seattle U, Puget Sound U, etc.</p>
<p>The Evergreen State College is one that but for a select group of people I would not recomend. It is the most liberal school in the state by far. Athletics is a subject of ridicule unless the sport is ‘tree hugging’. Faculty members write narrative evaluations to assess student work, rather than giving a letter grade. Some are very comfortable there and would not consider any other school. Really depends on what you are looking for and the personal “fit” of the school.</p>
<p>Overall, any of the state schools in Washington, Oregon, and a some in Idaho (ie Boise State) would be worth the effort to explore further. </p>
<p>Since I live in Washington, I know more about the private colleges in state here than Oregon and Idaho. Some private schools worth looking at are (in no particular order):
Gonzaga, Seattle U, St. Martins, Pacific Lutheran, Seattle Pacific, Univ of Puget Sound, Whitman, and Whitworth. The Art Institue of Seattle is also an option depending on career field of interest.</p>
<p>Edit: Already posted on thread</p>
<p>There is also Linfield in McMinnville OR. Lovely location (right in the middle of the wine country it appears) and a nice college town atmosphere. My D really liked it when we visited last month.</p>